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YADeadliest Predators series.
After a general introduction titled "Terrors of the Land, Seas, and Air," six chapters cover individual types of dinosaurs (Tyrannosaurus rex, Spinosaurus, etc.). Topics include appearance, habitat, and hunting and capturing prey; the text's tone is sometimes gruesome. "At-a-Glance" sidebars are useful for comparison. The dense text is off-putting, but the many renderings and fossil photos should fascinate dinosaur fans. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.