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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Natural history & pets > Dinosaurs & the prehistoric world
The third book in our best-selling Build it! Make it! series, Dinosaurs! Rob Ives is a genius at engineering models that move, entertain and give hours of fun for everyone. Make... A flying pterosaur glider A snapping Spinosaurus grabber A smashing Ankylosaurus, with a swinging tail. A Brachiosaurus with a bending neck ...and much more. Over 20 prehistoric projects, using recycled materials and easy-to-find craft supplies, will offer hours of fun. Simple step-by-step instructions and photographs make each project easy to follow. Bite-size dino facts and vibrant illustrations accompany each project. It's set to be a bookshelf favourite for all dino fans!
Count from ten to one and back again in this action-packed rhyming prehistoric adventure! Ten Little Dinosaurs set off in search of adventure... But what will the Ten Little Dinosaurs do when they meet a grumpy triceratops? And a stomping diplodocus? And a HUNGRY T-REX? Part traditional counting rhyme, part fun-filled story, Ten Little Dinosaurs is perfect for sharing together. Read the bouncy rhyming story and count from ten to one and back again, as the dinosaurs disappear then reappear. Spot and count the details on each page, and join in with all the great sound-words! The Ten Little series has sold over a million copies worldwide, and Ten Little Bookworms is a 2019 World Book Day title. 'Count along with these adventurous dinosaurs in roaringly funny rhymes.' The Independent 'Brilliant to help teach children recognise numbers.' Huffington Post 'Riotous fun... Sure to raise a roar of approval' New Statesman
Join the Mr Men and Little Miss on a hunt for dinosaurs! Little Miss Curious has found a footprint. The biggest footprint she has ever seen. And so begins a Mr Men hunt to find the dinosaurs with some extraordinary encounters between the two, including when Mr Tickle meets a Tyrannosaurus Rex! This is a classic sized edition of the 'Mr Men Adventure with Dinosaurs' story.
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.
Evolution - this is the story of Life on Earth. Ackerley the Acanthostega takes you on a journey through time to explore the development of life on our planet from the earliest organisms of 3.6 billion years ago through to the arrival of primates and then modern humans who have been around for less than 200000 years.
Find out about dinosaurs with a crew of crazy cats and measure your amazement, awe and disgust alongside their furry feline faces as they uncover some seriously wild dinosaur facts! Like every topic, dinosaurs become more interesting when cats are involved. Cats React to Dinosaur Facts is an engaging and fun way to understand these ancient reptiles. Bitesize text, fun photos, diagrams, dollops of humour and a react-o-meter all help to make this the most purr-fect book on dinosaurs. This book is a great gift for dino and cat lovers aged 7 and beyond, covering dinosaurs in a unique way. Check out the other titles in the series for more paw-some fun and learning: Cats React to Science Facts - Winner of the best Laugh out Loud book for 6-8-year-olds (The Lollies) and winner of the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize 2020 Cats React to Outer Space facts
Whoever heard of a Tyranno-ceratops? Or how about a diplo-dactyl? Flip the flaps to come up with fun combinations that put a new twist on dinosaurs - but watch out, these animals bite! With rhyming non-fiction text, fun facts, fantastic pop-ups and stunning artwork from Carmen Saldana these books are sure to raise a few giggles.
TV scientist Ben Garrod presents the biggest extinction events ever, told from the point of view of evolution's superstars, the most incredible animals ever to swim, stalk, slither or walk our planet. Whether you're 9 or 90, his unique exploration of the most destructive, yet most creative, force in nature makes top level science fun. Usually a species has 10 million years or so of evolving, eating, chasing, playing, maybe doing homework, or even going to the moon before it goes extinct. Tyrannosaurus rex, the most famous and the most misunderstood superstar in the story of life! This mightiest of dinosaurs - massive, green and scaly - or, as we now know, massive and partially feathered, with a keen sense of hearing, smell and great vision dominated the Cretaceous landscape. Everyone knows about the giant asteroid which struck Earth 66 million years ago ending the Age of the Dinosaurs. Or did it?
Welcome to a world where dinosaurs have suddenly appeared on our city streets. No one knows how they got here but now they are everywhere! Big scary, meat-eating ones like Tyrannosaurus Rex and Giganotosaurus; giant, long-necked ones like Diplodocus; noisy, trumpteting ones like Parasaurolophus; spiky armoured ones like Stegosaurus; and packs of dangerous little ones with sharp claws like Velociraptor (look out, they are stealing your football!). Fantastic, realistic graphic art combines with lively text to reveal the dinosaurs as they really might appear on our streets, accurately showing their size and colours, and helping young dinosaurs imagine what a real-life, face-to-face encounter with their favourite dinosaur might be like! A unique book that imagines what it would be like if dinosaurs lived on our streets today. Perfect for young dinosaur enthusiasts aged 7 and up, giving them the facts and stimulating their imaginations.
Sixteen different dinosaurs battle it out in an epic prehistoric fight! Who will be the champion? This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts 16 ferocious dinosaurs. Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling animals before finally discovering the winner! This nonfiction series is full of facts, photos, and realistic illustrations, and it includes a range of mammals, sea creatures, insects, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal fans.
The first book in the Unhinged History series is a ripping yarnfull of adventure and deceitthat brings to life the best-known public spat in all of paleontology: the bitter rivalry between Edward Drinker Cope and Othniel Charles Marsh. This frenzy of discovery and one-upmanshipknown today as the Bone Warswas a gold rushlike scramble to find the most and best dinosaur fossils, thus bringing to glory to their respective home-base universities. Lively and witty rhymes plus wonderfully demented illustrations reveal how the paleontologists infamous rivalry began, and howdespite making genuine and lasting contributions to the fieldtheir mutual obsession with outdoing one another spun out of control.
From the best-selling author of Horrible Histories... Skara Brae, Orkney, Scotland, 5000 years ago On the cold and windy island of Skara Brae, Tuc and his sister Storm try to catch birds in their fishing net. They eat fish day in, day out, and they're sick of it. But when a thief steals half their tribes' winter food stores, being bored of their dinner is the least of their problems. What if they starve? And even worse, what if it's true that their father's the thief? A new exciting tale, based on real historical and archeological evidence, this story is full of Terry Deary's imaginative style and dry wit.
In My Favourite Dinosaur, older babies and toddlers can have lots of fun lifting the peekaboo flaps to discover what each dinosaur is doing. There is a rhyme to share, recap questions and a wheel to turn at the end to choose your favourite dinosaur from inside the book. From the stomping spinosaurus to the toothy tyrannosaurus, which dinosaur will your little one pick? With appealing and stylish illustrations from Sarah Andreacchio, My Favourite Dinosaur is sure to focus and engage the youngest of children. Also available in the My Favourite series: My Favourite Owl, My Favourite Puppy, My Favourite Kitten, My Favourite Monkey and My Favourite Bear.
From the team behind the best-selling Atlas of Adventures comes this prehistoric journey of discovery into the world of the dinosaurs. Travel back in time to lock horns with a triceratops, stalk prey with a T. rex, and learn to fly with a baby pteranodon. With hundreds of things to spot and facts to learn, this is the biggest adventure yet! Discover the reptiles that ruled the world in the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, alongside deep-sea monsters and other incredible flora and fauna. Each section begins with an infographic map of the region it explores, followed by richly detailed two-page spreads featuring the dinosaurs whose fossils were discovered there. Come face-to-face with the shark-hunting Mosasaurus, the enormous Argentinosaurus and the ferocious Spinosaurus, and learn all about their appearance, behaviour and habitat. Lucy Letherland's stunning artwork puts you in the picture with these prehistoric marvels, as true-to-life detail gives a rich snapshot of life millions of years ago. Interesting facts and figures pepper the scenes. Did you know that an Apatosaurus was bigger than two London buses parked end-to-end? Or that Triceratops' mouth was strong enough to slice through tree trunks? Or that pterosaurs kept warm with a layer of feathery fur? A 'Can you find?' page at the back challenges you to explore the pages even deeper by locating the pictured scenes and scene-stealers. Children and adults alike will be amazed by the prehistoric adventures awaiting in this book, an essential addition to any dino-lover's shelf.
In a fun imagining of the earth in the days of the dinosaurs, this board book explores the prehistoric world and introduces children to all of the creatures and natural wonders of that time -- from volcanoes to dinosaur favourites such as Stegosaurus and Tyrannasaurus Rex . Designed to soothe children before bedtime with rhythmic language while instilling an early appreciation for the wonders of the natural world, this book features an exciting experience in the world of dinosaurs. In a fun imagining of the earth in the days of the dinosaurs, this board book explores the prehistoric world and introduces children to all of the creatures and natural wonders of that time.
How were fossils formed? What did dinosaurs look like? Which was the smallest dinosaur? Step back in time and unearth some of the most awesome dinosaur specimens yet discovered. Fast Facts is a new series of high-interest, lower reading ability books aimed at fact-hungry children who enjoy information books but may be less confident readers or have difficulty with the usual quantity and level of text aimed at their age group.
"It's a roaring reading party Pass out the sparkly beads, put on the catchy Mardi Gras tunes, and let the kids CHOMP CHOMP and STOMP STOMP to the infectious beat of Dinosaur Mardi Gras. A perfect read-aloud " -John Schumacher, librarian, founder of MrSchuReads.com, a 2011 Library Journal Mover & Shaker When carnival time rolls around, these big beasts begin to party. Notoceratops swings and swoons, while Spinosaurus taps his blue suede shoes and Brachiosaurus tosses colorful beads to the crowd below. From Lee Circle to Canal Street, follow these crazy creatures as they boogie down the parade route. Clever rhymes and repetition allow children to sing along to that mambo beat. A glossary, along with instructions for creating a shoebox Mardi Gras float, complete this vibrantly-illustrated book of festive fun.
Dinosaurs ruled the earth for about 165 million years. They have fascinated people for hundreds of years, which is why there are so many myths and legends surrounding these fantastic creatures. Let's find out what the dinosaurs were really like. This book explains about dinosaurs in a way that is clear and easy to understand, separating fact from fiction. At the same time you will enjoy the fun games, colouring in and activities.
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 what life was like in the time of the dinosaurs. Learn about the other living things that roamed Earth alongside the dinosaurs, from non-flowering plants and giant flying and marine reptiles to the mammals and insects. You even find out about the animals that ate 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 mega-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.
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!
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.
From the bestselling, trusted team behind the Dino Tales: Life Guides for Families series (1.5 million copies sold life to date!) comes this introductory guide that encourages even the littlest ones to become engaged citizens of the world around them. 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. |
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