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Each bright, vibrant Explorers title features a series of
beautiful, child-friendly, story-based scenes - easy to read but
with a wealth of detail and plenty to look for - partnered by
photographic spreads giving more in-depth information. There's a
fun extra element: coloured buttons throughout the book allow
readers to jump about through the book and find connections between
topics -connections that are neatly summarised at the end of each
book.
Vibrantly illustrated by Creature Features creator Natasha Durley,
this is a dinosaur book with a difference. Each page is bursting
with unusual creatures from the time of the dinosaurs, all united
by a common characteristic. From long necks to terrific teeth, and
from tyrannosaurs to ancient turtles, this eclectic collection of
species celebrates the diversity of the dinosaurs and the animals
they lived alongside. And with something to look for on every page,
it's guaranteed to inspire and fascinate young dinosaur lovers.
Explore prehistoric forests, swamps and woodland in First
Explorers: Dinosaurs. Meet Velociraptors, Triceratops and the
fierce Tyrannosauris rex, as well as lots of other amazing
creatures who lived in the ancient world. Each scene has chunky
push, pull and slide mechanisms, animals to spot and fun facts
about dinosaurs. Beautifully illustrated by Chorkung, this title
has gentle learning and is a magical introduction to dinosaurs.
Also available: Night Animals, Sea Creatures, In the Jungle
Prepare your palaeontologist pack - we're going on a dino-trek to
find out about the legendary Tyrannosaurus Rex. Notebooks and
magnifying glasses at the ready - let's go digging!
The ultimate, comprehensive guide to reveal all the secrets about
dinosaurs: everything you need to know about these giants of the
past is here in your hands. With a very attractive style, these
illustrations will let you submerge yourself in the fantastic world
of dinosaurs, discovering, after a short introduction, the main
categories (carnivores, herbivores, pterosaurs, aquatic
dinosaurs...) and for each of them the most representative, the
most common and the most curious. The book closes with a deep
overview on extinction with causes and a clear timeline. For each
beast, there is a short and clear description and a infographic
with basic information, where they lived on the Planet, their size
and weight and how long ago they lived on the Earth. The must-have
title about dinosaurs: the ultimate guide you'll ever need to know
everything about these amazing animals.
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Ankylosaurus
(Paperback)
Ben Garrod; Illustrated by Scott Hartman, Gabriel Ugueto, Ethan Kocak
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Evolutionary biologist and TV scientist, Professor Ben Garrod's
fun, funny, informative and collectable eight-book series Ultimate
Dinosaurs, includes T. rex, Diplodocus, Spinosaurus and
Ankylosaurus. Covered in armoured plates and sharp spikes, weighing
more than an elephant, and swinging a deadly tail club capable of
smashing through bone, Ankylosaurus is one of the most famous and
easily recognisable dinosaurs ever. But one we know very little
about. Why have so few of their skeletons been found? Were they the
only indestructible dinosaur? Could they really have used their
tails to take down an attacking Tyrannosaurus rex? Pop a dinosaur
in your pocket! Introductions from Chris Packham, Steve Backshall
and Dr Jane Goodall. These are the most up-to-date dino books in 66
million years, also available in audio download! TV scientist,
Professor Ben Garrod, is proud to be a geek as he mixes top level
science and humour to prove that science is for everyone. Looking
at the evolutionary arms race, prey, predators, place, time, groups
and species, Ben reveals new-look dinosaurs. Additional sections
include: Ask an Expert, New Science and Fossil Finder as well as
quizzes to test your dinosaur knowledge. 'A celebration of
everything that science is really about.' NatSCA 'A perfect primer
for kids to learn more about the amazing "terrible lizards".' BBC
Wildlife Magazine 'He's the man! The genius is his knowledge; the
genius is the man himself!' Chris Evans, Virgin Radio Breakfast
Show 'Shines a fresh, contemporary light on this ever-popular
topic.' The Bookseller 'Collectable and eye-catching, with plenty
of diagrams and illustrations.' Books for Keeps
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She Rex
(Paperback)
Michelle Robinson; Illustrated by Deborah Allwright; Read by Sarah Ovens
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Maisy's brother's Ed won't let her play with his toys. He says, 'Dinos are for boys!'
But Ed hasn't met T. Rex's BIGGER sister.
She Rex is a big and burly, multi-coloured dino girly.
And Maisy is about to show her brother that stomping, chomping She Rex is as fierce and as loud as any boy dinosaur. Watch out, Ed, you may just discover that dino toys are for girls and boys!
The perfect picture book for all dino-fans.
A festive-themed Gigantosaurus adventure, based on an episode from
the Gigantosaurus TV animation of Jonny Duddle's original book. The
little dinos are feeling gloomy - it's the shortest day of the
year! Tiny promises to cheer everyone up with a big holiday part.
But when everything starts to go wrong, she might need a little
help from her friends... Watch the episode and read the story, as
these delightful dinosaurs play in the snow and try not to disturb
the massive Gigantosaurus.
"Who were our earliest human ancestors? Where did they come from?
What did they hunt? What tools did they invent? How did they evolve
over time? What traces did they leave behind? The reader will learn
answers to these and many more questions through through detailed
and lifelike illustrations and clear text that depicts our
ancestors way of life. The children will step inside the cave of a
prehistoric family by turning the page, learn about hunting mammoth
and reindeer, making clothes and tools, and painting on cave walls
with their hands. "
Democracy has never been more at the forefront of the national
conversation. Using a direct style and kid-friendly dinosaur art as
an entry point into tough but important topics is the Dino Tales
formula for success. Democracy for Dinosaurs takes key values on
every parent's mind and gives them tools to show young readers how
things they do every single day can be guided by principles we must
share in a democratic society: freedom, fairness, the rule of law,
equality, respect for free speech, and respect for the truth. By
modeling accessible ways to practice being a good citizen, kids
will see they are part of their country and that they have an
important role to play. Democracy has never been more at the
forefront of the national conversation. Using a direct style and
kid-friendly dinosaur art as an entry point into tough but
important topics is the Dino Tales formula for success. Democracy
for Dinosaurs takes key values on every parent's mind and gives
them tools to show young readers how things they do every single
day can be guided by principles we must share in a democratic
society: freedom, fairness, the rule of law, equality, respect for
free speech, and respect for the truth. By modeling accessible ways
to practice being a good citizen, kids will see they are part of
their country and that they have an important role to play. Other
Dino Tales: Life Guides for Families How to Be a Friend Dinosaurs
Divorce When Dinosaurs Die
Create your own colourful dinosaurs with the Natural History
Museum's new book for young dinosaur enthusiasts, Dinosaur
Colouring Book. It contains 15 scenes from the Palaeozoic era
featuring T. rex, Spinosaurus, Diplodocus and many more. Drawing
activities and games make learning fun, while step-by-step
instructions explain how to draw your own dinosaurs. Scientists are
only just starting to work out the colour of dinosaurs from
dinosaur fossils. There were probably dinosaurs of all different
colours like reptiles and birds today. So throughout the book
readers can make them any colour or pattern that they like. With
lots of amazing bite-size facts throughout, this is a brilliant
introduction to the rulers of the prehistoric world.
Discover dinosaurs as you've never seen them before, with giant
pages packed with facts to learn and flaps to lift
Amazing Origami Dinosaurs contains everything you need to fold 10
amazing origami dinosaur models twice! The colorful folding papers,
clear instructions and realistic illustrations in this book bring
these awesome creatures to life! This book includes 32 highly
realistic tear-out folding papers along with information on your
favorite dinosaurs, including: Tyrannosaurus Rex--A true monster in
all its fearsome glory Velociraptor--Clever and fast, these hunters
could run up to roughly 40 mph Brontosaurus--The "thunder lizard"
reached up to 72 feet in length, despite being a strict vegan
Triceratops--Known for its intimidating horns and bony frill
Pteranodon--A genus containing the largest flying reptiles, some
boasting a wingspan of over 23 feet Spinosaurus--The largest of all
carnivores, topping even Tyrannosaurus Rex, with a large, spiny
sail Stegosaurus--A heavy herbivore with distinctive bony plates
rising from its back and a nasty spiked club tail And more! This
book is recommended for those who have some experience with origami
folding. Children under 14 will need the help of an adult to
complete these intermediate level projects. Land-dwellers, sea
creatures and flyers--there are models here for every dinosaur
lover to enjoy!
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Iguanodon
(Paperback)
Mignonne Gunasekara; Designed by Amy Li
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Step back in time to a lost world. This exciting series explores
all there is to know about some of the most amazing dinosaurs to
have walked the Earth. With easy to read text and informative
diagrams, this series is ideal for younger readers.
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