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

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

in Hell Creek, Montanain New Yorkin Kansasin Colorado

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

because he was very thinbecause he was good at identifying dinosaur bonesbecause 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 give information about Ankylosaurus' dietto introduce the reader to Ankylosaurus Magniventristo explain how to look for dinosaur bonesto describe the shape of Ankylosaurus' bones

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

skullbackstomachshoulder

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

coverdiscringing

Quiz

Question 1: What is the science of paleontology?

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

Question 2: In what year did Brown name Ankylosaurus?

1809180819081918

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

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

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

a labeled diagrama photographa watercolor illustrationa cartoon

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*?

dinosaurpaleontologyfossilarmored

Quiz

Question 1: What was Ankylosaurus' main weapon?

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

Question 2: What protected Ankylosaurus' eyes?

horns on either side of its heada double set of eyelidsbony eyelidsspiky eyelashes

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

its speedits sharp clawsits heightits thick armor

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

to give information about animals with body armorto show the difference between dinosaurs and modern reptilesto describe the different types of body armorto explain why some animals have 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**long* and *strong**tall* and *wide*

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 small nests of twigs and leavesin caves or under rocksin shallow nests in the groundon piles of dead leaves

Question 3: Which sentence applies to Ankylosaurus?

It used its strong teeth to tear the flesh from its prey.It was the most feared predator of its time.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?

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

Question 5: What is a *habitat*?

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

Question 6: Which is a collective noun?

stomacheggshabitatherd

Quiz

Question 1: Where are the Rocky Mountains?

in the middle of the North American continentalong the west coast of the South American continentat the far northern end of the North American continentin the south-western corner 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 is gone forever.It becomes a threat.It disappears for a short while.It changes its form.

Question 4: What type of book is this?

science fictionfantasycomedynon-fiction

Question 5: What does *rare* mean?

not found in large numbersto rise upthe back end of somethingfound everywhere

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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