This birdlike dinosaur lived in what is now Mongolia s Gobi Desert where it preyed on the eggs of other dinosaur, giving it the name Oviraptor meaning egg thief. This volume follows the, relatively, small dinosaur through a dramatic day in the desert, from fleeing larger dinosaurs and trying to steal other dinosaur s eggs. Lovely illustrations and simple text enthrall readers and guide them through the exciting life of the Oviraptor. A detailed description of the dinosaur and fossil facts are paired with the fictional story to create an enriching learning experience.