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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 Hell Creek Town Councilthe American Museum of Natural Historythe New York Museum of Natural Historythe Montana Museum of Natural History

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

in Coloradoin New Yorkin Hell Creek, Montanain Kansas

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

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

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

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

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

shoulderskullbackstomach

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

coverringingdisc

Quiz

Question 1: What is the science of paleontology?

the study of animalsthe study of plantsthe study of fossilized plants and animalsthe study of rocks

Question 2: In what year did Brown name Ankylosaurus?

1808191819081809

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

the section at the end of Ankylosaurus' tailAnkylosaurus' skulla place where people with a similar interest meeta type of weapon used by early humans

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

a cartoona watercolor illustrationa labeled diagrama photograph

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

wholeparticipatepartunfinished

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

armoredpaleontologydinosaurfossil

Quiz

Question 1: What was Ankylosaurus' main weapon?

its broad legsits clubbed tailthe spikes on its bodyits triangular shaped head

Question 2: What protected Ankylosaurus' eyes?

spiky eyelasheshorns on either side of its headbony eyelidsa double set of eyelids

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

its thick armorits heightits 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 show the difference between dinosaurs and modern reptilesto give information about animals with body armorto describe the different types of body armor

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

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

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

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

Quiz

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

leaves, buds, and berriestree barkthe leaves on tall treesthe eggs of other dinosaurs

Question 2: Where did Ankylosaurus lay its eggs?

in shallow nests in the groundin caves or under rocksin small nests of twigs and leaveson piles of dead leaves

Question 3: Which sentence applies to Ankylosaurus?

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

Question 4: Which sentence expresses an opinion?

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

Question 5: What is a *habitat*?

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

Question 6: Which is a collective noun?

stomachherdeggshabitat

Quiz

Question 1: Where are the Rocky Mountains?

at the far northern end of the North American continentin the middle 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?

poisonous gases from volcanoesan increase in the human populationdiseasesan asteroid hitting Earth

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

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

Question 4: What type of book is this?

non-fictionscience fictionfantasycomedy

Question 5: What does *rare* mean?

not found in large numbersthe back end of somethingto rise upfound everywhere

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

when something happenshow something happenswhere something iswhy something happens

Tag(s):Amazing Facts

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