Marty is a lovable young dinosaur, but neither Marty nor any of his neighborhood friends ever see him as being different in any way. Marty tends to get overexcited and creates chaos wherever he goes or whatever he does. These stories show how with a little kindness and a lot of humor it can make it easier to overcome diversity!
This look at the field of ichnology is “an excellent compendium and a timely piece on a rapidly expanding and changing area of research” (Quarterly Review of Biology). The latest advances in dinosaur ichnology are showcased in this comprehensive and timely volume, in which leading researchers and research groups cover the most essential topics in the study of dinosaur tracks. Some assess and demonstrate state-of-the-art approaches and techniques, such as experimental ichnology, photogrammetry, biplanar X-rays, and a numerical scale for quantifying the quality of track preservation. The high diversity of these up-to-date studies underlines that dinosaur ichnological research is a vibrant field, that important discoveries are continuously made, and that new methods are being developed, applied, and refined. This indispensable volume unequivocally demonstrates that ichnology has an important contribution to make toward a better understanding of dinosaur paleobiology. Tracks and trackways are one of the best sources of evidence to understand and reconstruct the daily life of dinosaurs. They are windows on past lives, dynamic structures produced by living, breathing, moving animals now long extinct, and they are every bit as exciting and captivating as the skeletons of their makers. Includes photos and illustrations
In this story, Marty is mad about dinosaurs. His mother has explained why they no longer exist, but Marty thinks they're all just good at hiding - so he sets off to find one. Along the way, he finds all sorts of other weird creatures, but he doesn't care, he only wants to find a dinosaur, however long it takes.
After their parents are lost in an accident, thirteen-year old twins Grace and Marty are whisked away to live with their Uncle Wolfe-an uncle that they didn't even know they had! The intimidating Uncle Wolfe is an anthropologist who has dedicated his life to finding cryptids, mysterious creatures believed to be long extinct.
Let’s Read Together books merge rhyme and vowel sounds in delightfully zany stories kids will want to read again and again. Each of the 15 books in this classic series by award-winning author/educator Barbara deRubertis will give your child a jumpstart on reading success. "Story lines are silly and inventive, and recall Dr. Seuss’s Cat in the Hat for the building of rhythm and rhyming words." —School Library Journal Marty Aardvark sets off to sea - and finds more excitement than she expected! (This easy-to-read story features the "ar" vowel combination.)
When Ken and his twin sister Chris visit their friend Marty in Utah, they can't wait to go hunting for fossil remains of a dinosaur. With the help of a old map, can they locate the mysterious dinosaur graveyard? An exciting adventure-mystery! "A mysterious old map, a strange night prowler, and a night spent in a cave help to make this an exciting mystery for the 8 to 12 year old." -- Hartford Courant "In addition to a good story line, the book contains much basic information and scientific background." -- The Pittsburgh Press
Eighteen years ago, the prehistoric past collided with the present as time itself underwent a tremendous disruption, transporting huge swaths of the Cretaceous period into the twentieth century. Neighborhoods, towns, and cities were replaced by dense primeval jungles and modern humanity suddenly found itself sharing the world with fierce dinosaurs. In the end, desperate measures were taken to halt the disruptions and the crisis appeared to be over. Until now. New dinosaurs begin to appear, rampaging through cities. A secret mission to the Moon discovers a living Tyrannosaurus Rex trapped in an alternate timeline. As time begins to unravel once more, Nick Paulson, director of the Office of Security Science, finds a time passage to the Cretaceous period where humans, ripped from the comforts of the twenty-first century, are barely surviving in the past. Led by a cultlike religious leader, these survivors are at war with another sentient species descended from dinosaurs. As the asteroid that ends the reign of dinosaurs rushes toward Earth, Nick and his allies must survive a war between species and save the future as we know it. Dinosaur Thunder is a terrifying, futuristic thriller in the tradition of Michael Crichton and Douglas Preston. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Fans of Because of Winn Dixie will adore this warm and heart-wrenching story of the friendship between a boy and a pig who thinks it's a dog. Eleven-year-old Lorenzo Ventura knows heroes are rare—like his father, who died in the war, or his friend Paloma Lee, who fearlessly pursues her dream of being a famous musician. Renzo would never describe himself as a hero, but his chance comes when he adopts Marty, a runt piglet. Marty is extraordinary—he thinks he’s a dog and acts like one too—and his bond with Renzo is truly one of a kind. At first, the family farm seems like the perfect home for Marty, but as he approaches 350 pounds, it becomes harder for Renzo to convince his mom that a giant pig makes a good pet. So when Marty causes a dangerous (and expensive) accident, Renzo knows Marty’s time is up. He’d do anything and everything for his best friend, but will everything be enough to save Marty? Paul Griffin masterfully melds the heartrending and the hopeful in this unforgettable story about the power of friendship . . . and the unsung heroes all around us.
Share the Jurassic World franchise with your littlest ones in this interactive board book featuring the park’s hungriest dinosaurs! Follow the adventures of Jurassic World’s dinos as they eat their way across the island. The story begins with a very hungry herbivore gleefully chomping on foliage. Soon, the other dinos escape containment and playfully rampage through the park eating all manner of strange things. SHARED MEMORIES: Parents, grandparents, and grown-ups can introduce kids to the fascinating inhabitants of the films. INTERACTIVE LEARNING: Little ones will love returning again and again to this playful book that teaches them to count through fun and engaging situations. STURDY BOARD BOOK: Sturdy board book pages—including the bite taken out of the corner!—will stand up to repeated readings and curious hands and mouths. BUILD LANGUAGE AND FINE MOTOR SKILLS: Simple prompts and picture clues reinforce early concept learning and language structure. GREAT GIFT: Be the coolest gift-giver in the room at baby showers, gender reveals, and birthday parties!