Jaws and Claws

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Dinosaur Decodable Reader with aw and au Vowel Teams

Practice Words

Words containing 'aw' or 'au' vowel teams, producing the /ɔː/ sound.

awe claws dawn gnaw jaws paws raw saw taut
Page 1
On the right side of the image, a group of cartoon dinosaurs peek out from dense tropical foliage and tall ferns. Several long-necked dinosaurs stand upright in the background with wide eyes and cheerful expressions, while in the foreground a fierce-looking T-rex-type dinosaur snarls with an angry expression and bared teeth. Smaller dinosaurs with googly, surprised eyes poke their heads through the greenery at various heights. The scene is set outdoors in a lush prehistoric jungle environment with large leafy plants in teal and green tones. The left ~40% of the image is a plain muted teal background reserved for text.

A loud roar! We saw so many kinds of dinosaurs.

Page 2
On the left and center of the image, a colorful lineup of cartoon-style dinosaurs stands arranged by size from smallest to largest, all facing left with friendly, wide-eyed expressions and toothy grins. The parade ranges from tiny raptor-like dinosaurs on the far left up through mid-sized theropods and sauropods, culminating in two enormous long-necked sauropods towering above the rest. A tiny human figure stands on the far right at ground level for scale, dwarfed by even the mid-sized dinosaurs. The background is plain white, with the right side open for text.

Big jaws or small jaws, they did not all look the same.

Page 3
A pack of five small bipedal dinosaurs runs together across the bottom right portion of the image, all moving in the same direction toward the right with sharp, eager expressions and legs pumping fast. They stride across sandy ground with tall, soft-hued prehistoric plants and ferns in warm yellow, orange, and pink tones behind them. The upper left area of the image is open white space suitable for text overlay.

Some would hunt in a pack with sharp claws. They would work as a group.

Page 4
On the left side of the image, a large carnivorous dinosaur (resembling a T. rex) stands in a menacing pose with its mouth wide open, revealing rows of sharp, jagged teeth. It has a fierce, angry expression with narrowed eyes and small clawed arms raised. The dinosaur is mid-stride on dusty, sandy ground surrounded by prehistoric palm trees and low scrubby plants that fade into soft silhouettes in the warm afternoon light. The right side of the image is plain white background, clear for text overlay.

Some would hunt with no pals. They did not like to share. They ate raw meat.

Page 5
In the lower half of the image, two long-necked sauropod dinosaurs walk side by side across a flat, open plain, with a larger one behind and a smaller one in front, both with gentle, curious expressions on their faces. Soft, hazy rock formations rise in the background on the left and right. Warm afternoon light bathes the scene. The top portion of the image is plain white background, clear for text overlay.

Some had long necks and tails. At dawn they ate leaves from the trees.

Page 6
On the right side of the image, a cartoon theropod dinosaur stands mid-stride in a prehistoric outdoor setting, mouth open with a surprised, comical expression showing its teeth, with small clawed arms outstretched. The dinosaur is depicted with smooth, scaly skin and without feathers β€” representing the outdated understanding of theropod appearance mentioned in the text. It is surrounded by soft green bushes and stylized purple tropical plants against a plain light background on the left.

Some were small, but they were fast and had sharp claws.

Page 7
On the left side of the image, a large green long-necked plant-eating dinosaur stands upright with a gentle, watchful expression, looking down toward two smaller baby dinosaurs nestled among low prehistoric plants and foliage at its feet. The two young dinosaurs peer up with wide, curious eyes and tiny smiles. Tall reddish-orange prehistoric plants frame the scene on the far left, while the right side of the image is open white background suitable for text overlay.

Dinosaurs that ate plants would gnaw and graze all day, like cows.

Page 8
On the right side of the image, a small bipedal dinosaur strides forward on its hind legs in a walking pose, with its short arms reaching out in front and its long tail stretched out behind for balance. The dinosaur has wide, curious eyes and looks alert as it moves through an afternoon scene with tall, feathery fern-like plants surrounding it. The left side of the image is plain white background, free of detail.

Some trotted past on two legs. Their tails stayed taut behind them. Their small paws reached out in front.

Page 9
On the left side of the image, a friendly cartoon dinosaur (resembling a prosauropod) stands upright on its two strong hind legs with a happy, curious expression, its front limbs raised like arms in front of its chest with small pale claws. The dinosaur is teal-turquoise with a yellow belly, mottled orange markings running along its back and tail, and a small orange crest on its head. It has a long neck and tail, and is surrounded by low prehistoric-looking green shrubs and orange-trunked cycad-like plants on warm, sandy yellow ground. The right side of the image fades to a plain white background.

Some went on four legs but could stand up and use their front paws to grasp.

Page 10
A T-rex stands on the right side of the image in a powerful upright pose, mouth slightly open with teeth visible, gripping a small wriggling creature in its notably short but strong arms. The dinosaur has a slightly humorous, determined expression. The scene is set outdoors against a backdrop of soft, hazy rocky hills and dusty ground, with the left side of the image open as plain background.

Some went on two legs. Their short arms could grip, and their jaws were strong.

Page 11
On the left side of the image, three long-necked dinosaurs (sauropods) stand together in a group on rocky ground, all facing slightly right with their necks raised and friendly, smiling expressions as if they know a secret. Their long tails sweep and intertwine behind them to the left. Brown rocky formations rise in the background behind them, with the right side of the image opening to plain white/light background.

From their claws and jaws, we can guess how they lived.

Page 12
On the right side of the image, a T-Rex stands tall among small prehistoric trees and bushes, roaring but with a proud expression on its face. The scene is set outdoors in a warm, sunlit prehistoric landscape with soft pastel clouds in the sky. The left side of the image is open white/light background, suitable for text overlay.

Give a roar for dinosaurs! They all fill us with awe.

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