- New information contained in each edition, such as:
- Tyrannosaurus Rex had an excellent sense of smell
- Velociraptors could run 40 mph, faster than previously thought
- Apatosaurus is now thought to have had a football-shaped head
- A complete glossary of important words is included.
- Key words are boldfaced throughout the text
Grades K-4 Science Standards
Life Science
- C-1. The Characteristics of Organisms:
a. Organisms have basic needs.
- C-2. Life Cycles of Organisms:
a. Plants and animals have life cycles that include being born, developing into adults, reproducing, and eventually dying.
Earth and Space Science
- D-1. Properties of earth materials:
c. Fossils provide evidence about animals that lived long ago and the nature of the environment at that time.
Science and Technology
- E-2. Understanding science and technology:
e. Tools help scientists make better observations, measurements, and equipment for investigations.