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Whether browsing for fun or just looking up that key fact, children will be drawn in and mesmerized by the hundreds of exciting images and surprising... [Read More]
Whether browsing for fun or just looking up that key fact, children will be drawn in and mesmerized by the hundreds of exciting images and surprising information in these dinosaur profiles. Dinosaur reconstructions and the latest fossil finds bring back to life the bone-crunching teeth of the Tyrannosaurus rex, the astonishingly large body of the Argentinosaurus, and the plane-size wings of the soaring Quetzalcoatlus. Page-by-page profiles on dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals reveal new facts that reflect the latest paleontological research, supported by data boxes on each animal's size, group, habitat, time period, diet, and fossil discovery. See the fastest, largest, and fiercest creatures, browse their habitats, learn about their claws and spikes, and find out how their fossils help scientists piece together hidden clues about their lives. This must-have dinosaur book for children ages 8-12 profiles all the major types of dinosaurs as well as ancient fish, other prehistoric reptiles in the air or water, and early mammals. It also includes several recent dino discoveries, including Vespersaurus, Ngwevu, and Vectaerovenator. Extraordinary Dinosaurs Visual Encyclopedia will excite all young readers wanting to get up close and personal with their favorite prehistoric creatures! This is the ultimate fact-filled dinosaur reference for kids who love to have all the latest, weirdest, most in-depth info on the creatures of the prehistoric world at their fingertips.
A visual and informative guide to fossils, now revised and updated in the relaunched DK Eyewitness Books format. Get up close and personal and be an... [Read More]
A visual and informative guide to fossils, now revised and updated in the relaunched DK Eyewitness Books format. Get up close and personal and be an eyewitness to our prehistoric world through fossilized shells, skulls, teeth, plants, and, of course, skeletons with DK Eyewitness Books: Fossil. Discover the most precious fossils in the world; see how fossils form; find out how early historians and scientists used fossils; and learn how you can become a paleontologist with the included fossil guide. DK Eyewitness Books: Fossil unlocks our prehistoric world. Series Overview: Each revised Eyewitness book retains the stunning artwork and photography from the groundbreaking original series, but the text has been reduced and reworked to speak more clearly to younger readers. Still on every colorful page: vibrant annotated photographs and the integrated text-and-pictures approach that makes Eyewitness a perennial favorite of parents, teachers, and school-age kids.
A visual and informative guide to fossils, now revised and updated in the relaunched DK Eyewitness Books format. Get up close and personal and be an... [Read More]
A visual and informative guide to fossils, now revised and updated in the relaunched DK Eyewitness Books format. Get up close and personal and be an eyewitness to our prehistoric world through fossilized shells, skulls, teeth, plants, and, of course, skeletons with DK Eyewitness Books: Fossil. Discover the most precious fossils in the world; see how fossils form; find out how early historians and scientists used fossils; and learn how you can become a paleontologist with the included fossil guide. DK Eyewitness Books: Fossil unlocks our prehistoric world. Series Overview: Each revised Eyewitness book retains the stunning artwork and photography from the groundbreaking original series, but the text has been reduced and reworked to speak more clearly to younger readers. Still on every colorful page: vibrant annotated photographs and the integrated text-and-pictures approach that makes Eyewitness a perennial favorite of parents, teachers, and school-age kids.
"From giant dinosaur bones to rocky poop from millions of years ago, fossils can show us a lot about the animals and plants that used to live on... [Read More]
"From giant dinosaur bones to rocky poop from millions of years ago, fossils can show us a lot about the animals and plants that used to live on Earth. But what do you know about these rocky remains? Dig in to find out how fossils form, see what they look like up close, and learn how they teach us about life long ago. It's key Earth science curriculum made approachable for all!"--
Theme: Geology
Earth was a lot different when dinosaurs were alive. They lived alongside many ancient mammals that can no longer be found. Incredible changes on... [Read More]
Earth was a lot different when dinosaurs were alive. They lived alongside many ancient mammals that can no longer be found. Incredible changes on Earth have left us with fossils that scientists use to learn more about the ancestors of today's mammals.
Theme: Level 2 Beginning Reader
Earth was a lot different when dinosaurs were alive. They lived alongside many ancient mammals that can no longer be found. Incredible changes on... [Read More]
Earth was a lot different when dinosaurs were alive. They lived alongside many ancient mammals that can no longer be found. Incredible changes on Earth have left us with fossils that scientists use to learn more about the ancestors of today's mammals.
Theme: Level 2 Beginning Reader
Earth was a lot different when dinosaurs were alive. Lush, deep forests once grew where we now have frozen oceans and glaciers. Even though there... [Read More]
Earth was a lot different when dinosaurs were alive. Lush, deep forests once grew where we now have frozen oceans and glaciers. Even though there have been incredible changes on Earth, there are some ancient plants that are still living today!
Theme: Level 2 Beginning Reader
Earth was a lot different when dinosaurs were alive. Lush, deep forests once grew where we now have frozen oceans and glaciers. Even though there... [Read More]
Earth was a lot different when dinosaurs were alive. Lush, deep forests once grew where we now have frozen oceans and glaciers. Even though there have been incredible changes on Earth, there are some ancient plants that are still living today!
Theme: Level 2 Beginning Reader
Earth was a lot different when dinosaurs were alive. Scientists study important clues that were left behind to learn what kinds of dinosaurs lived... [Read More]
Earth was a lot different when dinosaurs were alive. Scientists study important clues that were left behind to learn what kinds of dinosaurs lived where, what they ate, and how fast they could run. Even though there have been incredible changes on Earth, there are still dinosaur relatives living today!
Theme: Level 2 Beginning Reader
Earth was a lot different when dinosaurs were alive. Back then, the world's oceans were ruled by large sea monsters. Even though there have been... [Read More]
Earth was a lot different when dinosaurs were alive. Back then, the world's oceans were ruled by large sea monsters. Even though there have been incredible changes on Earth, there are still sea monster relatives living today!
Theme: Level 2 Beginning Reader
Earth was a lot different when dinosaurs were alive. Back then, the world's oceans were ruled by large sea monsters. Even though there have been... [Read More]
Earth was a lot different when dinosaurs were alive. Back then, the world's oceans were ruled by large sea monsters. Even though there have been incredible changes on Earth, there are still sea monster relatives living today!
Theme: Level 2 Beginning Reader
"A countdown of five of the most captivating giant beaver fossil discoveries and relatives provides thrills as readers discover more about the... [Read More]
"A countdown of five of the most captivating giant beaver fossil discoveries and relatives provides thrills as readers discover more about the biological, social, and hunting characteristics of these Ice Age creatures"--
Packed with fun facts and beautiful, detailed illustrations, and produced in collaboration with the esteemed Faraday Institute, God Made the... [Read More]
Packed with fun facts and beautiful, detailed illustrations, and produced in collaboration with the esteemed Faraday Institute, God Made the Dinosaurs introduces young readers to dinosaurs and prehistoric life through a faith-based lens, helping them discover and celebrate the amazing world God created.
In Exploring Dinosaurs, readers can learn all about prehistoric creatures, with favourites such as T. rex and Stegosaurus, mini dinosaurs the size of... [Read More]
In Exploring Dinosaurs, readers can learn all about prehistoric creatures, with favourites such as T. rex and Stegosaurus, mini dinosaurs the size of a turkey, and even a swimming dinosaur. Dinosaur fans will find fascinating details about dinosaurs from the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods. Panels of stats for kids who love data, with information about size, body parts, diet, and more. Questions that ask the reader to think about dinosaurs in relation to themselves, such as "If you discovered a dinosaur, what would you call it?"
Boom, boom, BOOM … Look out! That’s a T. rex coming your way!? You’ve been transported back in time to the age of the dinosaurs.... [Read More]
Boom, boom, BOOM … Look out! That’s a T. rex coming your way!? You’ve been transported back in time to the age of the dinosaurs. What do you do?! Test your chops and discover if you have what it takes to survive at a time when Earth looked, well, a tad different in this ultimate survival guide to the prehistoric age. Find out how to make it through exploding volcanoes and mega monsoons—while dodging giant Permian bugs! See how to fend off an angry pterosaur and learn what to do if you’re caught in a stampede of enormous titanosaurs. Discover what you could eat (spoiler alert: You better like the taste of insects!), and find out which hungry creatures just might try to eat you! Packed with tips, tricks, and helpful maps, this is the ultimate handbook for dinosaur fans who want to know what life on Earth was really like when dinos ruled. Could you survive in the age of dinosaurs? Check out these other humorous books about dinosaurs: Dining With Dinosaurs by Hannah Bonner Dino Records Weird But True Dinosaurs