Synopsis
Describes what is known about the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of this plant-eating, duck-billed dinosaur.
Dianne Ochiltree - Children's Literature
A volume in the "Exploring Dinosaurs" series, this sturdy hardcover book gives young readers lots of fascinating facts about Maiasaura, a giant reptile that lived 80 million to 75 million years ago, late in the Cretaceous Period of our planet's history. Its name is taken from Greek words that mean "good mother lizard," a name given because so often fossilized adult and baby skeletons were found together, it was assumed that this was a species that cared for its young. In addition to learning all about the extinct animal's habits and diet, young readers can find out who discovered the first fossilized remains of this duck-billed dinosaur and its nest of eggs. Also included are a glossary of scientific terms used in the text, index, annotated listing of books, websites and museums to check out for more information on Maiasaura, and a geologic timeline, detailing the major prehistoric eras along with the animal/plant life that lived then. This book is richly illustrated throughout with scientific diagrams, photographs, paintings and drawings. 2004, The Child's World, Ages 6 to 10.