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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Natural history & pets > Dinosaurs & the prehistoric world
Discover the biggest creatures to have roamed the Earth, past and
present, from the outright biggest - such as the colossal blue
whale and the dinosaur Argentinosaurus - but also species that grew
to monstrous sizes compared to others of their kind, such as the
giant kangaroos of Australia, a beaver the size of a bear, and
Pelagornis, a giant bird with a wingspan almost as long as a bus!
You'll meet the giants of the forest, plains, rivers, sea and sky
through vibrantly illustrated scenes of them in their natural
habitats and compare the size of these humongous creatures to
humans. A gatefold spread unfolds to reveal a visual timeline
showing when they roamed the Earth.
Transform into epic dinosaurs with this interactive board book!
What is it like to be a T. rex or pterodactyl? Hold this book up
and look through the eyeholes to find out! Stretch! I'm a
brontosaurus! I can feel the breeze! Stomp! I'm a stegosaurus! I
can shake the trees! Simple rhymes and unique eyeholes invite
readers to jump in on the action. ROAR! I'm a Dinosaur is the
perfect energetic read-aloud and natural segue into playtime. It's
also a special imaginative gift for your youngest dinosaur fan.
Let's stomp, chomp, and soar. Let's be dinosaurs! Merrill Rainey
brings each dinosaur to life with clever eyeholes and his textured,
vibrant artwork.
Discover rawr-some puzzle fun! This dinosaur-themed dry-erase book
contains preschool-friendly My First Hidden Pictures puzzles, words
to trace, drawing prompts and more. The write-on, wipe-off design
and included dry-erase marker let puzzlers 3-6 express their
creativity and solve over 25 age-appropriate puzzles over and over
again. Filled with illustrations of all sorts of dino friends, this
activity book is specially designed to help kids develop visual
perception and problem-solving skills while offering a unique and
entertaining first-puzzling experience. The wipe-off design is
perfect for young artists ready to show off their talents and start
fresh when inspiration strikes. Kids will love that they can draw
all over these books and wipe away their work like magic. Parents
will love that this My First Hidden Pictures book teaches kids to
think critically through play. The colorful illustrations and
puzzles keep kids engaged in skill-building activities that make
learning fun. Plus, the spiral binding and sturdy wrap-around cover
make it easy to take this book on the go for puzzle fun anywhere.
Dinosaur fans will quickly become dinosaur experts with this
informative, inventive and entertaining take on a dinosaur book! Do
you know all there is to know about dinosaurs? They're mean, green
and not very smart, right? Well, this book is here to show you that
you're WRONG! But don't worry, even the experts can't be right all
the time . . . So, let's uncover the truth! From fossilised
feathers to long-necked lookalikes, this ingenious book is packed
with so many amazing dinosaur discoveries, you'll soon become a
palaeontology pro. Including jaw-dropping research that will debunk
many myths about all kinds of prehistoric creatures - you'll never
look at a pigeon the same way again! With fascinating, friendly and
easy-to-understand text written by zoologist Dr. Nick Crumpton and
amazingly detailed colour artwork on every page, this beautifully
produced hardback gift book with an incredible tactile cover will
delight dinosaur fans of any age.
Here Amy Newbold conveys nineteen artists' styles in a few deft
words, while Greg Newbold's chameleon-like artistry shows us Edgar
Degas' dinosaur ballerinas, Cassius Coolidge's dinosaurs playing Go
Fish, Hokusai's dinosaurs surfing a giant wave, and dinosaurs
smelling flowers in Mary Cassatt's garden; grazing in Grandma
Moses' green valley; peeking around Diego Rivera's orchids in Frida
Kahlo's portrait; tiptoeing through Baishi's inky bamboo; and
cavorting, stampeding or hiding in canvases by Henri Matisse, Andy
Warhol, Frida Kahlo, Franz Marc, Harrison Begay, Alma Thomas, Aaron
Douglas, Mark Rothko, Lois Mailou Jones, Marguerite Zorach and
Edvard Munch. And, of course, striking a Mona Lisa pose for
Leonardo da Vinci. As in If Picasso Painted a Snowman, our guide
for this tour is an engaging beret-topped hamster who is joined in
the final pages by a tiny dino artist. Thumbnail biographies of the
artists identify their iconic works, completing this tour of the
creative imagination.
Dino Crafts and Bakes offers outstanding value by combining baking
and crafting into one set. Coupled with an on-trend theme, this is
sure to be a winner in-store
It's time to explore lost prehistoric lands and the huge variety of
dinosaurs that roamed them with Lonely Planet Kids' Dinosaur Atlas.
Kids can unfold maps and lift the flaps to reveal amazing
illustrations and facts about how dinosaurs lived and where they
were discovered. They'll also learn about famous paleontologists
and measure themselves against life-size bones, teeth and claws.
From giant sauropods and horned dinosaurs, to duckbills and
ferocious theropods, kids will discover how the dinosaurs evolved,
what they looked like and how they hunted. Plus, we've included the
latest finds and theories. Created in consultation with Dr David
Button, a dinosaur expert at the North Carolina Museum of Natural
Sciences, and featuring iconic illustrations by James Gilleard.
About Lonely Planet Kids: Come explore! Let's start an adventure.
Lonely Planet Kids excites and educates children about the amazing
world around them. Combining astonishing facts, quirky humour and
eye-catching imagery, we ignite their curiosity and encourage them
to discover more about our planet. Every book draws on our huge
team of global experts to help share our continual fascination with
what makes the world such a diverse and magnificent place -
inspiring children at home and in school.
Travel across the world and back in time to meet the incredible
creatures that once stalked our planet, including dinosaurs, flying
reptiles and marine reptiles. Whether big, small, fast, slow,
fearsome or friendly, you'll find it here. Divided into chapters
focused on the seven continents and oceans, we explore the most
exciting dinosaurs with each given their own page or spread that
reveals and illustrates their most fascinating features. Find out
about the T-Rex and Triceratops of North America, the giant
sauropods of South America, the marine reptiles of Europe, the
feathered, bird-like dinosaurs of Asia and more. Other topics
covered include the history of dinosaur research: how these
'terrible lizards' were first identified in the early 19th century,
the Bone Wars of the late 19th century when collectors battled to
unearth the best remains, and how interpretations of what dinosaurs
actually looked like have changed over the years, from slow-moving
lizard like creatures to fast-moving feathered fiends. Stunning
illustrations and photography combine with fascinating facts based
on the latest research to provide kids with a comprehensive
introduction to dinosaurs. It's going to be roarsome! About Lonely
Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading
travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011.
Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global
community of travelers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for
exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and
encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the
world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature,
history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of
global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in
a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!
Explore the science behind the world of the dinosaurs in this
fantastically funny first introduction to palaeontology! Travel
back to the Mesozoic era and discover how dinosaurs have evolved
and adapted to ever-changing planet Earth. Learn how birds are
related to dinosaurs. For budding palaeontologists aged 6 and up,
this series will explore all things dinosaur: from fossil finds and
coprolites (that's poo) to exploring the mind-boggling stats of
these huge reptiles. But let's not forget the science too, as we'll
be learning about dinosaur biology, motion, evolution,
classification, among other things along the way. Humorous
illustrations and speech bubbles will take this exciting topic to
the next level! Written by Dr Dave Hone, palaeontologist and senior
zoology lecturer at Queen Mary University of London; a specialist
in the behaviour of dinosaurs and pterosaurs who has named 18
species of extinct reptile to date.
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The incredible new dinosaur that dominates the Earth Hall of the
Natural History Museum is the most intact Stegosaurus
fossilskeleton ever found. Measuring nearly 6 metres long from head
to tail, around 90% of the animal - nicknamed Sophie - is
preserved, making it both incredibly rare and valuable.This is the
story of Sophie's dramatic discovery in the hills of Wyoming, USA
and her journey to the high-tech laboratories of theNatural History
Museum, where her arrival led to the first detailed study of a
Stegosaurus for almost 100 years. This book sheds new light on this
iconic but often misunderstood dinosaur species.
You stare at the side of a cliff face near the sea. Suddenly, you
notice a spiral outline in the rock. You have found an ammonite
fossil! You are filled with awe as you think about how this shelled
sea animal might have lived millions of years ago. Find out how
fossils form, where they can be found and about some of the most
amazing fossil discoveries. Then learn how you can find fossils
too!
Sid's niece and nephew visit the department store Santa, complete
with their VERY long Christmas lists. Too long, perhaps. Can they
learn to be less demanding before the real Santa Claus arrives?
Find out in this festive addition to the Dinosaur Tales series.
A fast-paced fantasy adventure, set in a medieval land where
dinosaurs still roam. Dramatic illustrations of knights and a
dinosaur field guide add appeal for the most reluctant reader. When
the Highlanders are attacked and kidnapped by their ruthless
neighbours, the Dino Knights are torn between avenging Ellie's
Highlander family or protecting Brecklan which is now under threat.
Ellie and Henry risk everything and disobey orders to go to the
rescue. But in doing so they make a powerful new ally who will help
them save Brecklan. This second book in the series can also be read
as a stand alone. For ages 7-11
From the Big Bang to the present day, discover the wonders of our
ever-changing planet as you fold out this brightly illustrated
book. Then turn it over to find out how, through billions of years
of volcanic eruptions, ice ages and mass extinctions, life on Earth
has emerged.
This simple non-fiction book for very young children is filled with
facts about dinosaurs. Little children can lift the flaps and peep
through the holes in the pages to find out where dinosaurs lived,
what they ate and what happened to them.
Fred the dinosaur spends all his time cooped up indoors, playing
computer games. Can his friends drag him away from his screen and
persuade him that there's just as much fun to be had outside? This
addition to the Dinosaur Tales series helps children to learn the
benefits of interacting with others outdoors.
Brush water over the black and white illustrations and watch the
prehistoric scenes burst into colour! There are 16 scenes with
velociraptors hunting for food, pterodactyls flying high in the
sky, baby dinosaurs being born and much more. The back cover folds
out so you can place it between the pages and prevent colours
running onto the page beneath.
Everyone in Dinosaur Valley is ready for bed. But noisy neighbour
Rory is keeping them awake with his super-loud snore. Can he learn
to be considerate and maybe even put his snore to good use? Find
out in this charming cautionary tale that's perfect for bedtime
reading. Now in picture book format for the first time.
Prepare for a hilarious adventure with the funniest dinosaur you've
EVER seen! This book is NOT about a dinosaur! Well, not an any old
dinosaur. THIS dinosaur can become the most amazing things - a
footballer, pirate, deep-sea diver, knight, magician and even a
hairdresser! Having a dinosaur for a friend is one BIG
adventure.This fabulously funny story has stacks of appeal for both
girls and boys. Look out for spooky houses, prehistoric creatures,
silly fish, sparkling teeth and LOTS of fun and friendship. With
wonderful wordplay and a sweet relationship at its heart, this is
NOT a dinosaur book to be missed! Every Nosy Crow paperback picture
book comes with a free "Stories Aloud" audio recording. Just scan
the QR code and listen along!
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