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Ankylosaurus (Anastasia Suen)

Ankylosaurus (Anastasia Suen)

Step back in time to meet the Ankylosaurus (Anastasia Suen), the “armored tank” of the dinosaur world. This fascinating book explores how this herbivore used its bony plates and heavy club tail to protect itself from predators. Young readers will enjoy learning about its unique physical features and its peaceful life millions of years ago. The simple and direct language makes it an ideal choice for students who love paleontology. It is a great way to build scientific vocabulary while discovering the wonders of the prehistoric era.

Lexile: 630L

Quiz

Question 1: Who did Barnum Brown work for?

the New York Museum of Natural Historythe Montana Museum of Natural Historythe American Museum of Natural Historythe Hell Creek Town Council

Question 2: Where did Peter Kaisen find Ankylosaurus Magniventris bones?

in Kansasin Coloradoin Hell Creek, Montanain New York

Question 3: Why did newspapers call Barnum Brown *Mr. Bones*?

because he was good at identifying dinosaur bonesbecause he was very thinbecause he wrote books about dinosaursbecause he was a dinosaur hunter looking for dinosaur bones

Question 4: What is the main purpose of this chapter?

to introduce the reader to Ankylosaurus Magniventristo give information about Ankylosaurus' dietto describe the shape of Ankylosaurus' bonesto explain how to look for dinosaur bones

Question 5: What is another word for *belly*?

skullshoulderstomachback

Question 6: What part of *discovering* is the suffix?

ingdiscringcover

Quiz

Question 1: What is the science of paleontology?

the study of plantsthe study of rocksthe study of fossilized plants and animalsthe study of animals

Question 2: In what year did Brown name Ankylosaurus?

1918190818081809

Question 3: In the chapter, what does the word *club* refer to?

a type of weapon used by early humansAnkylosaurus' skullthe section at the end of Ankylosaurus' taila place where people with a similar interest meet

Question 4: What type of image is the picture on page 8?

a cartoona photographa watercolor illustrationa labeled diagram

Question 5: Which word is similar in meaning to *complete*?

participateunfinishedwholepart

Question 6: Which word in the chapter comes from the Greek words for *terrible lizard*?

armoreddinosaurpaleontologyfossil

Quiz

Question 1: What was Ankylosaurus' main weapon?

the spikes on its bodyits broad legsits clubbed tailits triangular shaped head

Question 2: What protected Ankylosaurus' eyes?

horns on either side of its headbony eyelidsspiky eyelashesa double set of eyelids

Question 3: What would have made it difficult to kill or injure Ankylosaurus?

its heightits thick armorits sharp clawsits speed

Question 4: What is the purpose of the text in the red box on page 15?

to explain why some animals have body armorto describe the different types of body armorto give information about animals with body armorto show the difference between dinosaurs and modern reptiles

Question 5: What does the word *plodded* tell us about the way Ankylosaurus most likely moved?

It moved quickly and quietly.It slithered along the ground.It moved slowly with heavy steps.It skipped along with light steps.

Question 6: Which words in the chapter have similar meanings?

*long* and *strong**massive* and *broad**tall* and *wide**small* and *tiny*

Quiz

Question 1: What did Ankylosaurus probably like to munch on?

the eggs of other dinosaursleaves, buds, and berriestree barkthe leaves on tall trees

Question 2: Where did Ankylosaurus lay its eggs?

in caves or under rockson piles of dead leavesin shallow nests in the groundin small nests of twigs and leaves

Question 3: Which sentence applies to Ankylosaurus?

It hunted in packs with other meat eaters.It was the most feared predator of its time.Despite its fierce appearance, it wasn't a threat to other animals.It used its strong teeth to tear the flesh from its prey.

Question 4: Which sentence expresses an opinion?

Scientists think most dinosaurs laid eggs in nests.Few creatures posed a threat to an adult Ankylosaurus.This gentle dinosaur was a plant eater.T Rex shared the same habitat as Ankylosaurus.

Question 5: What is a *habitat*?

the time in which an extinct animal livedan animal's appearancethe pattern or routine an animal followsan animal's natural home or environment

Question 6: Which is a collective noun?

stomachherdhabitateggs

Quiz

Question 1: Where are the Rocky Mountains?

in the middle of the North American continentat the far northern end of the North American continentalong the west coast of the South American continentin the south-western corner of the North American continent

Question 2: What do some experts believe caused the extinction of the dinosaurs?

diseasesan asteroid hitting Earthpoisonous gases from volcanoesan increase in the human population

Question 3: What happens when something becomes *extinct*?

It disappears for a short while.It is gone forever.It changes its form.It becomes a threat.

Question 4: What type of book is this?

non-fictionscience fictionfantasycomedy

Question 5: What does *rare* mean?

the back end of somethingfound everywherenot found in large numbersto rise up

Question 6: What does the adverb *nearby* indicate?

when something happenswhere something iswhy something happenshow something happens

Tag(s):Amazing Facts

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