Think you know everything there is to know about dinosaurs? We bet you haven’t heard about this groundbreaking discovery yet. During their excavations, scientists discovered that ancient giant reptiles had special pouches in their bodies. Because they consumed enormous amounts of plant matter, they produced a great deal of gas during digestion. And thanks to this clever adaptation, they were able to put it to good use.
The gases helped Mesozoic creatures move around, play, and compete with one another, as well as search for food or mates. They used them to easily reach fresh leaves at the tops of trees and to escape predators with ease. What’s more, when a giant asteroid struck Earth, causing a planetary catastrophe, our farting dinosaurs survived.
This richly illustrated book for younger school-age readers blends fantasy with scientific facts. In addition to entertainment, it also teaches us how important balance is for life on our planet.