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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

Câu 1: Who did Barnum Brown work for?

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

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

in New Yorkin Coloradoin Kansasin Hell Creek, Montana

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

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

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

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

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

backstomachskullshoulder

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

coverringingdisc

Quiz

Câu 1: What is the science of paleontology?

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

Câu 2: In what year did Brown name Ankylosaurus?

1918190818091808

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

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

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

a photographa watercolor illustrationa labeled diagrama cartoon

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

wholeparticipateunfinishedpart

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

dinosaurpaleontologyarmoredfossil

Quiz

Câu 1: What was Ankylosaurus' main weapon?

its broad legsthe spikes on its bodyits clubbed tailits triangular shaped head

Câu 2: What protected Ankylosaurus' eyes?

horns on either side of its headbony eyelidsspiky eyelashesa double set of eyelids

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

its speedits heightits sharp clawsits thick armor

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

to give information about animals with body armorto describe the different types of body armorto explain why some animals have body armorto show the difference between dinosaurs and modern reptiles

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

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

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

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

Quiz

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

the leaves on tall treestree barkthe eggs of other dinosaursleaves, buds, and berries

Câu 2: Where did Ankylosaurus lay its eggs?

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

Câu 3: Which sentence applies to Ankylosaurus?

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.It used its strong teeth to tear the flesh from its prey.

Câu 4: Which sentence expresses an opinion?

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

Câu 5: What is a *habitat*?

an animal's appearancethe pattern or routine an animal followsan animal's natural home or environmentthe time in which an extinct animal lived

Câu 6: Which is a collective noun?

herdhabitateggsstomach

Quiz

Câu 1: Where are the Rocky Mountains?

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

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

an increase in the human populationdiseasespoisonous gases from volcanoesan asteroid hitting Earth

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

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

Câu 4: What type of book is this?

comedyscience fictionfantasynon-fiction

Câu 5: What does *rare* mean?

to rise upfound everywherethe back end of somethingnot found in large numbers

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

where something iswhy something happenswhen something happenshow something happens