Aaron Carr
1) 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.
2) 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.
3) 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.
4) 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.
5) 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.
6) 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.
7) 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.
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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.
9) 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.
10) 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.
11) 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.
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The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge in San Francisco, California. The bridge is known throughout the United States and around the world as a symbol of the American West. Find out more in Golden Gate Bridge, one of the titles in the Icons of America series.
13) Skateboard
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Did you know that people can ride skateboards in many places? Some people ride on sidewalks. Other people go to skateparks. Learn more about this extreme sport in “Skateboarding”, an Extreme Sports book.
14) Skiing
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Did you know that skis are wider at the ends than in the middle? This helps make it easier for skiers to turn. Learn more about this extreme sport in Skiing, an Extreme Sports book.
15) El Velociraptor
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Did you know that the name Velociraptor means "speedy thief"? It was one of the smartest dinosaurs. Learn more about this fascinating creature in “Velociraptor”.
16) Motocross
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Did you know that motocross bikes are small and light? They are made for going over jumps and racing on dirt tracks. Learn more about this extreme sport in Motocross, an Extreme Sports book.
17) El Motocross
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Did you know that motocross bikes are small and light? They are made for going over jumps and racing on dirt tracks. Learn more about this extreme sport in “Motocross”, an Extreme Sports book.
18) Cockroaches
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Did you know that cockroaches have long, flat bodies? These insects live in warm, dark places. Young readers will discover these
facts and more in Cockroaches, an Everything About Bugs book.
19) El Apatosaurio
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Did you know that an Apatosaurus was longer than four cars end to end? It weighed more than 70,000 pounds (31,751 kilograms). Learn more about this fascinating creature in “Apatosaurus”.
20) The Motto
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The United States motto is "In God We Trust." It has been in use since the mid-1800s, but it did not become an official motto until nearly 100 years later. Find out more in The Motto, one of the titles in the Icons of America series.