A known carnivore with a name meaning "big lizard," the Megalosaurus was one of the first dinosaurs discovered that readers can learn about in this volume. Featuring age-appropriate diagrams and illustrations, the Megalosaurus comes back to life in the pages! Readers discover which animals today are most similar to the dinosaur, and even the teeth and diet of such a powerful creature. Important facts about the Megalosaurus' environment, survival techniques, and surrounding nature are each included, as readers learn about the way the Earth looked and resources it offered many centuries back.