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1) 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.
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.
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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.
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) 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.
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) 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.
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) Mosquitoes
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How is a mosquito born? How do mosquitoes change as they grow? Young readers will discover the answers to these questions and more in Mosquitoes, an Exploring Life Cycles book.
13) El esquí
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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.
14) Bulldozers
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Bulldozers are used to push piles of rocks and dirt. The biggest bulldozers are used for mining. Learn more about these machines in
Bulldozers, part of the Monster Machines series.
15) Surfing
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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.
18) La natación
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Did you know that there are four main swimming strokes? Different swimming events use different strokes. Learn more about this beloved sport in “Swimming”, a Like a Pro book.
19) El Snowboard
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Did you know that snowboards are long, flat boards with straps to hold people in place? Pro snowboarders use many kinds of snowboards. Learn more about this extreme sport in Snowboarding, an Extreme Sports book.
20) Dump Trucks
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Dump trucks haul piles of dirt and rocks in their boxes. The biggest dump trucks can carry more than 490 tons of rocks or dirt. Learn more about these machines in Dump Trucks, part of the Monster Machines series.