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

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

in Coloradoin Kansasin 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 a dinosaur hunter looking for dinosaur bonesbecause he was very thinbecause he wrote books about dinosaurs

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

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

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

shoulderskullbackstomach

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

discringcovering

Quiz

Question 1: What is the science of paleontology?

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

Question 2: In what year did Brown name Ankylosaurus?

1918180818091908

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

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

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

a labeled diagrama photographa cartoona watercolor illustration

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

unfinishedpartwholeparticipate

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

armoredfossilpaleontologydinosaur

Quiz

Question 1: What was Ankylosaurus' main weapon?

its broad legsits triangular shaped headits clubbed tailthe spikes on its body

Question 2: What protected Ankylosaurus' eyes?

bony eyelidsspiky eyelashesa double set of eyelidshorns on either side of its head

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

its heightits speedits sharp clawsits thick armor

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

to explain why some animals have body armorto give information about animals with body armorto describe the different types of 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 slithered along the ground.It skipped along with light steps.It moved quickly and quietly.It moved slowly with heavy steps.

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

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

Quiz

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

leaves, buds, and berriestree barkthe eggs of other dinosaursthe 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?

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

Question 4: Which sentence expresses an opinion?

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

Question 5: What is a *habitat*?

an animal's natural home or environmentan animal's appearancethe pattern or routine an animal followsthe time in which an extinct animal lived

Question 6: Which is a collective noun?

herdeggshabitatstomach

Quiz

Question 1: Where are the Rocky Mountains?

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

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

poisonous gases from volcanoesan asteroid hitting Earthan increase in the human populationdiseases

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

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

Question 4: What type of book is this?

comedyfantasyscience fictionnon-fiction

Question 5: What does *rare* mean?

the back end of somethingfound everywhereto rise upnot found in large numbers

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

why something happenswhere something iswhen something happenshow something happens

Tag(s):Amazing Facts

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