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Pteranodon: The Life Story of a Pterosaur
Pteranodon The Life Story of a Pterosaur Author:Ruth Ashby The time is 100 million years ago. Dinosaurs rule the earth . . . but pterosaurs-flying reptiles-rule the skies! — Similar to the format of the Discovery Channel's Walking With Dinosaurs and Discovery Kids' Prehistoric Planet, this action-packed book tells the story of a young Pteranodon from its first flight, first hunt, and first ... more »near brush with death-evading raptors and a T. rex-to finding a mate. The and illustrator both base their story on new studies and theories from the field. The book includes a glossary, select bibliography, and research notes. AUTHOR BIO: Ruth Ashby has written many award-winning nonfiction books for young people on biographical history, animal science, and natural history. She lives in New York City. Phil Wilson has provided illustrations for over thirty-five children's books as well as video-box art, posters, book covers, and even a dinosaur-based Monopoly game. He has also contributed to a range of journals, including National Geographic and Wild Outdoor World Magazine. Wilson lives in Pittsburgh.« less