Aaron Carr
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Tyrannosaurus rex means "tyrant lizard king." This famous dinosaur had sharp, serrated teeth that were up to 6 inches (15 centimeters) long, or about the same size as a banana. It hunted other dinosaurs for food. Learn more about this remarkable reptile in Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Mighty Dinosaurs book.
2) Triceratops
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Triceratops had a stocky, powerful body similar to the modern-day rhinoceros. It is best known for having three large horns on
its head. Triceratops used these horns to defend itself from predators. Learn more about this remarkable reptile in Triceratops,
a Mighty Dinosaurs book.
3) Spinosaurus
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Spinosaurus was possibly the largest predatory dinosaur that ever lived, surpassing the better-known Tyrannosaurus rex in size. The long bones sticking out of its back looked like a giant sail. Learn more about this remarkable reptile in Spinosaurus, a Mighty Dinosaurs book.
4) Ankylosaurus
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Ankylosaurus is best known for its armor-covered body. Its fused bones and armored body have led many paleontologists to describe it as the tank of the dinosaur world. Learn more about this remarkable reptile in Ankylosaurus, a Mighty Dinosaurs book.
5) Pterodactyl
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Pterodactyl, which is properly known as Pterodactylus, was not actually a dinosaur. It was part of a group of flying reptiles called
pterosaurs. Pterodactyl had a long fourth finger, which provided support for its wings. Learn more about this remarkable reptile
in Pterodactyl, a Mighty Dinosaurs book.
6) Tractors
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Tractors use tools to do different jobs. A backhoe loader is a special kind of tractor with a bucket on the front and a scoop on the back. Learn more about these machines in Tractors, part of the Monster Machines series.
7) Pteranodon
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Pteranodon was a large flying reptile called a pterosaur. It was known for its sleek, featherless body and the long, pointed crest on the back of its head. Learn more about this remarkable reptile in Pteranodon, a Mighty Dinosaurs book.
8) Stegosaurus
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Stegosaurus lived in grasslands near lakes and rivers. It is best known for having the smallest brain compared to its body size of all
dinosaurs. Learn more about this remarkable reptile in Stegosaurus, a Mighty Dinosaurs book.
9) Velociraptor
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Velociraptor was a small, feathered predatory dinosaur. It is known for the long, sickle-shaped claw it had on each foot and for being
one of the smartest dinosaurs that ever lived. Learn more about this remarkable reptile in Velociraptor, a Mighty Dinosaurs book.
10) Apatosaurus
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Apatosaurus was one of the largest animals to ever live on land. This dinosaur had a neck more than 17 feet (5 meters) long. It used
its long neck to eat leaves from tree branches. Learn more about this remarkable reptile in Apatosaurus, a Mighty Dinosaurs book.
11) Deinonychus
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Deinonychus was part of the dromaeosaur family of dinosaurs, which are often called raptors. It was one of the smartest dinosaurs that ever lived. Learn more about this remarkable reptile in Deinonychus, a Mighty Dinosaurs book.
12) Helicopters
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Did you know that a helicopter can be big enough to carry a bus? The biggest helicopter is taller than a two-story house. Find out more about these mighty machines in Helicopters, part of the Mega Machines series.
13) Ladybugs
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What is a baby ladybug called? What keeps a ladybug's wings safe? Young readers will discover these facts and more in Ladybugs,
an Exploring Life Cycles book.
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Independence Hall, in Philadelphia, was the first state house for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It has become an important symbol in the United States because of the role it played in the country's history. Find out more in Independence Hall, one of the titles in the Icons of America series.
15) Surf
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Did you know that pro surfers still use moves from many years ago? People use surfboards to ride on top of waves. Learn more about this extreme sport in “Surfing”, an Extreme Sports book.
16) El lema
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El lema de los Estados Unidos es "En Dios confiamos". Este lema se ha estado utilizando en los Estados Unidos desde mediados de 1800, pero recién se convirtió en lema oficial unos 100 años más tarde. Descubre más en El Lema, uno de los títulos de la serie Íconos Americanos.
17) El tenis
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Did you know that tennis players use rackets? They use their rackets to hit the ball. Learn more about this beloved sport in “Tennis”, a Like a Pro book.
18) Plants
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How long can it take a plant seed to sprout? What do plants use to make their food? Young readers will discover these facts and more in Plants, an Exploring Life Cycles book.
19) El Triceratops
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Did you know that the Triceratops had the largest head of any land animal that has ever lived? It had three horns on its head. Learn more about this fascinating creature in Triceratops. Did you know that the Triceratops had the largest head of any land animal that has ever lived? It had three horns on its head. Learn more about this fascinating creature in “Triceratops”.
20) Rock
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Did you know that the electric guitar is one of the most important instruments in rock? Les Paul made one of the first electric guitars
in 1941. Find out more in Rock, one of the titles in the My Favorite Music series.