Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of the dinosaur named diplodocus.

Diplodocus is one of the longest dinosaurs ever to have lived and one of the best-known, as several skeletons have been discovered. Its long, whip-like tail was a wicked weapon! Discover how fast it could move with the Speed-o-Meter, how terrifying it was on the Scary Scale, and which of today's animals it most resembles. With a name meaning 'double beam,' the Diplodocus stood on four legs and lived during the late Jurassic period. This dinosaur was...

"This title will help readers discover Diplodocus dinosaurs that lived in the late Jurassic period around 150 million years ago. Each title is complete with cool realistic illustrations, photographs of fossils, and a map of where Diplodocus fossils have been found. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Publisher's website.

This beginning reader title introduces Diplodocus by covering when it lived, what it looked like, what it ate, and where some of its fossils have been found. This title is a Level 1 and is written specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to the Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.