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Sharks and dinosaurs--we find them both alien and awe-inspiring. This book is a plunge into the Cretaceous oceans of 80 million years ago, a merciless realm ruled by the most ferocious animals ever to stalk the seas of planet Earth. More terrifying than anything known to humankind, it scarcely seems possible that these swift, massive underwater predators actually existed--but they did. The book interweaves dramatic scenes of the far, far distant past;...
5) Megalodon
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"Engaging images accompany information about the megalodon. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--
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"What lurked in Earth's oceans millions of years ago? This volume introduces readers to amazing marine fossils that have been found in oceans, creeks, lakes, and other areas that were once underwater. Readers will examine the fossils of ancient trilobites and other marine animals, as well as marine plants. They'll learn to think like a paleontologist as they discover the remains of prehistoric fish and marine dinosaurs. Color photographs, diagrams,...
10) Sea monsters
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"Set off on an imaginary thrill-ride to a hidden ocean of ancient underwater terrors. You will need nerves of steel and quick reactions to avoid the snapping jaws of gigantic sharks and deadly aquatic reptiles" -- Back cover.
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"Teeth, tails, and scales--oh my! Newly independent readers will be transported back to a time when bugs were big and monsters ruled the deep. Each page of this dazzling Level 2 reader is packed with jaw-dropping facts on the fiercest predators of the ancient oceans. Learn about Megalodon, the largest shark ever to have lived; Jaekelopterus, a human-size scorpion; Helicoprion, a fish whose teeth were in the shape of a circular saw; and more! Level...
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"Sea creature fossils are particularly interesting because they're often found where there isn't any water! They give scientists insight into how Earth has changed over time-in fact, over millions of years. Readers uncover some of the oldest sea creature fossils in this volume and find out how they formed, where they were found, and what they can tell us about the past, including where water once was and isn't anymore. Up-close photographs of these...
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Revised, updated, and expanded with the latest interpretations and fossil discoveries, the second edition of Oceans of Kansas adds new twists to the fascinating story of the vast inland sea that engulfed central North America during the Age of Dinosaurs. Giant sharks, marine reptiles called mosasaurs, pteranodons, and birds with teeth all flourished in and around these shallow waters. Their abundant and well-preserved remains were sources of great...
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"Dino" Don Lessem brings readers face-to-face with various dinosaur species, detailing their habitats, way of life and how they became extinct. An acclaimed dinosaur expert, Don Lessem has written more than 30 children's books, writes a popular dinosaur column in Highlights magazine, and was an adviser for Jurassic Park. Take a trip through dinosaur time to meet these sea giants face-to-face: The Archelon was similar to a turtle, but its shell was...