Tylosaurus

From the Series Smithsonian Prehistoric Zone
  • Interest Level: Kindergarten - Grade 6
  • Reading Level: Grade 3

This book tells the story of Tylosaurus, which swam in the prehistoric seas between 87 and 82 million years ago. It was a fierce marine reptile that used its sharp teeth and huge jaws to feed on sharks and other marine reptiles, such as plesiosaurs, as well as fish. A Tylosaurus could grow as long as 50 feet (15 meters) and was a superb swimmer.

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Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 6
Reading Level Grade 3
Age Range 5 - 11
Dewey 567.95
Lexile 700L
ATOS Reading Level
Guided Reading Level O
Subjects Dinosaurs, Life Science
Genres Nonfiction
Publisher Crabtree Publishing
Imprint Crabtree Classics
Copyright 2011
Number of Pages 32
Dimensions 8 x 10
Graphics Full-color illustrations
BISACS JNF003050, JUV002060, JNF003000
Rights Included CA, US
Language English

Tylosaurus - Children's Literature

An introductory page contains a diagram of the Mesozoic Era showing the Triassic, the Jurassic, and the Cretaceous Periods. A brief text explains that living things have been around for billions of years and the place in time for the Tylosaurus. A twenty-four page story follows which personifies a male Tylosaurus and takes him through a day in his life. He awakes in his watery environment ready to eat. A Pterosaur barely escapes his great jaws. Tylosaurus dives under the water to look for prey, but he must be alert for enemies. A shark with sharp teeth approaches and he quickly changes directions.

Author: Gerry Bailey

Full-color illustrations