These are the bones of an Allosaurus. The skeleton includes the dinosaur’s sharp claws and teeth. Allosaurus used its claws and teeth to catch prey.
Making Connections
Text-to-Self
Would you want to see an Allosaurus in real life? Why or why not?
Text-to-Text
Have you read any other books about dinosaur predators? How are they similar to or different from an Allosaurus?
Text-to-World
Allosaurus had sharp teeth and claws to help it hunt. What are some animals today that have sharp teeth or claws for hunting?
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