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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 American Museum of Natural Historythe Montana Museum of Natural Historythe Hell Creek Town Council

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

in Coloradoin New Yorkin Kansasin Hell Creek, Montana

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

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

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

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

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

backskullstomachshoulder

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

ringingcoverdisc

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?

1918180919081808

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

Ankylosaurus' skulla type of weapon used by early humansa place where people with a similar interest meetthe section at the end of Ankylosaurus' tail

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*?

paleontologyfossilarmoreddinosaur

Quiz

Question 1: What was Ankylosaurus' main weapon?

its triangular shaped headits clubbed tailits broad legsthe spikes on its body

Question 2: What protected Ankylosaurus' eyes?

bony eyelidsspiky eyelasheshorns on either side of its heada double set of eyelids

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

its sharp clawsits heightits thick armorits speed

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

to show the difference between dinosaurs and modern reptilesto explain why some animals have body armorto 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 slithered along the ground.It skipped along with light steps.It moved slowly with heavy steps.It moved quickly and quietly.

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

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

Quiz

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

the leaves on tall treesthe eggs of other dinosaurstree barkleaves, buds, and berries

Question 2: Where did Ankylosaurus lay its eggs?

on piles of dead leavesin small nests of twigs and leavesin caves or under rocksin shallow nests in the ground

Question 3: Which sentence applies to Ankylosaurus?

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.It was the most feared predator of its time.

Question 4: Which sentence expresses an opinion?

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

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?

herdhabitateggsstomach

Quiz

Question 1: Where are the Rocky Mountains?

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

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

diseasespoisonous gases from volcanoesan asteroid hitting Earthan increase in the human population

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

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

Question 4: What type of book is this?

science fictionnon-fictioncomedyfantasy

Question 5: What does *rare* mean?

found everywherenot found in large numbersto rise upthe back end of something

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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