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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Natural history & pets > Dinosaurs & the prehistoric world
If you know a child who is obsessed with dinosaurs and constantly asking about these amazing prehistoric creatures, this engaging, interactive flap book will answer lots of their questions. With entertaining and informative illustrations and over 50 flaps to lift and look beneath.
Bizarre, incredible and dead-awesome facts about the natural world In Dead-awesome Dinosaur Body Facts, you'll learn about some of the most astonishing creatures that used to roam on Earth. From sails to feathers, armour to wrecking-ball tails - finding out about dinosaur body bits has never been more engaging or uproariously funny! The Body Bits series is written by the hilarious and knowledgeable Paul Mason, and illustrated by Dave Smith, whose laugh-out-loud and action-packed artwork can't be beat. Reading and learning become a source of endless fun for even the most reluctant readers aged 7 plus with Body Bits. Books in the series include: Hair-raising Human Body Facts Astounding Animal Body Facts Dead-awesome Dinosaur Body Facts Eye-popping Plant Part Facts Contents list, Dead-awesome Dinosaur Body Facts: Dinosaur domination / Teeth of terror / Clubs and horns / Hips and legs / Armour plates / Pea brains / Dino-vision eyes / Wings and similar things / Skin and feathers / Sails and spines / Dinosaur guts / Hooting and honking / The four freakiest dinosaurs? / Glossary / Finding out more / Index
Based on the Gigantosaurus TV series. Explore the world of Cretacia with Mazu, Bill, Tiny and Rocky in this slide-and-seek novelty board book. From the canyon to the jungle and even an underground river, there are plenty of places to play - and lots of surprises waiting! Just make sure to keep an eye out for the mighty... GIGANTOSAURUS! Solid slider tabs provide a delightful interactive element, easy for little fingers to slide up and down to enjoy the simple narrative.
From world-renowned historian and philosopher Yuval Noah Harari, the bestselling author of Sapiens, comes an exciting, illustrated book for middle school readers that looks at the early history of humankind. Even though we’ll never outrun a hungry lion or outswim an angry shark, humans are pretty impressive—and we’re the most dominant species on the planet. So how exactly did we become “unstoppable”? The answer to that is one of the strangest tales you’ll ever hear. And it’s a true story! From learning to make fire and using the stars as guides to cooking meals in microwaves and landing on the moon, prepare to uncover the secrets and superpowers of how we evolved from our first appearances on Earth millions of years ago. Acclaimed author Yuval Noah Harari has expertly crafted an extraordinary story of how humans learned to not only survive but also thrive on Earth, complete with maps, a timeline, and full-color illustrations that bring his dynamic, unputdownable writing to life.
Chomp into this board book about dinosaurs by Caldecott Honor-winning artist Steve Jenkins. Vibrant cut-paper collage art paired with bold action verbs, interactive lift-the-flaps, and nonfiction facts make this a fun book to share with every little paleontologist. Roar! Discover the world of dinosaurs and how they lived millions of years ago. Bold text, lift-the-flaps, and colorful art offer an interactive introduction to dinosaurs for very young readers. Find in-depth facts about dinosaurs, like how certain dinosaurs had feathers, while others swam in the ocean. As a playful bonus, the top of the book is as bumpy as a triceratops's frill!
The prehistoric world comes alive with dinosaurs small, big, giant, and gigantic in this colourful book for the very youngest dinosaur lovers! Bursting with stunning illustrations, each spread in this sturdy book features a different dinosaur, along with supersimple facts and lively, age-appropriate language to keep babies and toddlers-and their grown-ups-fascinated by every colourful page. Designed to be the stepping-stone to the best-selling National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book series, the Little Kids First Board Book series takes similar subjects and distills them down to the simplest nonfiction concepts for the youngest audience. Not only will readers learn about a variety of dinosaurs-and how to say their names-they can also find recurring shapes and patterns in the art, while adults can keep their eyes open for occasional funny commentary from the animals. Sidebar text offers additional learning for older siblings or those ready for more complex information. With their square shape, bright and playful design, awesome photography, clear text, and cues to encourage interactive learning, the Little Kids First Board Books mirror the beloved First Big Books while taking a fresh new approach to excite a baby's sense of wonder and make learning about nature and science fun.
Come on down to the Dino Ranch! This interactive activity book comes with 20 felt pieces that cowpokes can place on the pages as they learn and play with the rancheroos. Based on the Disney Jr. TV show! There's always something new to do on the Dino Ranch! This book comes with textured, soft felt pieces that kids can play with and use to make their very own cute and fun dinoriffic scenes. Join Jon, Min, and Miguel as they learn how to take care of all the baby dinosaurs in the Hatchery. But watch out, those little fellas are quick! Help the racnheroos look after the dino hatchlings in this fun activity book! Based on the hit Disney+ show Set in a fantastical "pre-westoric" world where dinosaurs still roam Launched April 2021 in the UK Featuring themes of friendship, fun and problem-solving - all while having big adventures Comes with felt pieces that kids can use to create their own dinoriffic scenes This book is perfect for any aspiring Dino Rancher!
Dinosaur colors start with red: A red fire truck stuck under the bed, A purple towel left on the floor, A green sign taped to the closet door, The third board book by the bestselling, award-winning duo Jane Yolen and Mark Teague focuses on one of the most fun concepts learned in childhood: colors. Packed with vibrant illustrations of dinosaurs drawing, painting, and playing, this book will captivate and inspire children as they learn their colors.
Simply press your finger into the ink pad and print scales on a stegosaur's back, decorate a diplodocus and add teeth to a roaring T-rex. Features lots of different dinosaurs, along with other prehistoric creatures that lived on land and in the sea.
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.
How big were dinosaurs and what did they eat? Which were friendly and which were scary? For children beginning to read on their own, this book is an exciting introduction to dinosaurs. Illustrated with fabulous photos and artwork. Easy-to-read text specially written with the help of a reading expert. Internet links to carefully selected websites with pictures, information and activities.
Classify the features of flying prehistoric creatures! Take a trip back in time to meet the terrifying pterosaurs! Discover the different features of the early pterosaurs and the later pterodactyls. Find out how these unusual reptiles walked on land and took to the air, what they ate, how they hunted, and why they eventually died out. Learn about classifying prehistoric creatures with the Dino-sorted! series. Get a close-up look at dinosaurs and other ancient beasts, with large colourful artwork, and discover the key features that they have in common.
What makes us human, and where did we come from? How did a clever ape climb down from the trees and change the world like no other animal has done before? This large-format, highly illustrated book guides readers through the key aspects of the human story, from the anatomical changes that allowed us to walk upright and increased brain size in our ancestors, to the social, cultural, and economic developments of our more recent cousins and our own species. Along the way, focus spreads take a closer look at some of the key species in our history, from the ancient Australopithecus Afarensis, 'Lucy', to our recent cousins the Neanderthals and ourselves, Homo sapiens. Looking beyond the anatomical evolution of humans, this book explores how our culture and way of living has evolved, from how trails of cowry shells reveal early trade between tribes, to how and why humans first domesticated dogs, horses, and farm animals, and began settling in permanent villages and cities. Through digestible information and absorbing illustration, young readers will be given an insight into their own origins, and what it really means to be a human.
Dinosaurs are extinct now, but you can visit dinosaur skeletons in a museum. There you will meet Brachiosaurus, Stegosaurus, and Diplodocus and learn how they ruled the earth millions of years ago. You'll see dinosaurs with over 1,000 teeth, dinosaurs who could swim, meat-eaters and plant-eaters. And, of course, you'll meet the king of all dinosaurs, the gigantic Tyrannosaurus rex.
The spellbinding sequel to Tom Fletcher's bestselling magical adventure, The Christmasaurus. 'She is the best-kept Christmas secret of all,' whispered Santa Claus. 'Which is surprising, because Christmas itself would not exist without her. She is older than time itself, yet still as young as tomorrow. She is known only as the Winter Witch.' One year has passed since William Trundle's incredible adventure with the most extraordinary dinosaur: the Christmasaurus. Now, William is swept back to the magical North Pole, where he meets the mysterious, icy Winter Witch - whose power to control time allows Santa Claus to make the long journey all around the world every Christmas Eve. And when they learn that the fate of Christmas itself hangs in the balance, William and the Christmasaurus must work with the Winter Witch to protect it... Full of magic and music, humour and heart, and a friendship like no other, The Christmasaurus and the Winter Witch is the most enchanting Christmas read for the whole family.
Journey back to the Mesozoic Era, when fearsome dinosaurs roamed the land, menacing pterosaurs patrolled the skies, and the seas were filled with awesome reptiles. See every type of prehistoric animal in unprecedented detail and with stunning realism. Find out how these fascinating creatures lived, why they died out, and what their fossil traces tell us. This fully revised edition of Knowledge Encyclopedia: Dinosaur! is loaded with more than 60 prehistoric creatures, from the age of dinosaurs to the Ice Age. Did you know that Velociraptor had three large "killer claws" on each foot to hunt down prey? Or that the long-necked Diplodocus was as long as three school buses? Can you imagine what a strange life it would be for Saltasaurus with no toes on their front feet? Would you believe that Carcharodon megalodon was an ocean monster with a fearsome bite at least six times stronger than today's great white shark? Packed with jaw-dropping 3D images including the Pterodactylus, ferocious Tyrannosaurus, the gigantic snake Titanoboa and mighty woolly mammoth, this fact-filled book is made for kids.
Eight-year-old Jack and his younger sister Annie find a magic tree house, which whisks them back to an ancient time zone where they see live dinosaurs.
Mazu, Tiny, Rocky and Bill are back for another prehistoric adventure. After discovering a lost dinosaur egg, the four friends try to get it back to its herd. The only problem is, they can't find which herd it belongs to! Rocky is losing his patience - he just wants to play, why should he have to care for a silly egg! But, when he sees Gigantosaurus (the toughest dinosaur of them all) be gentle with the lost egg, he realises it's ok to show your softer side after all. Watch the episode and read the story, as these delightful dinosaurs navigate their way through the prehistoric world.
What does a Triceratops sit on? Its Tricera-bottom! What do you call a sleeping dinosaur? A dino-snore! Why do dinosaur parties always go wrong? Because T. rex everything! Kids will roar with laughter at these dynamite dinosaur jokes!
Travel back in time on a prehistoric journey to the world of the dinosaurs! Dive into an exciting Jurassic world and travel back in time with the Dinosaur Club. These character-driven dinosaur books explore different dinosaur species through a thrilling adventure story. Meet Jamie, a member of the Dinosaur Club. They are a network of kids around the world who love to share dinosaur knowledge, help identify fossils, post dino discoveries, and chat about all things prehistoric. Jamie has just moved to Ammonite Bay, a stretch of coastline famous for its fossils. He is busy exploring when he discovers some dinosaur footprints and is transported back to the time of the dinosaurs! It sounds like Jamie needs some help from the Dinosaur Club when he comes across a troubled Diplodicus... This collection of exciting dinosaur stories: - Introduces core nonfiction to children who prefer stories, but are packed with exciting dinosaur facts - Beautifully illustrated line art accompanied by expertly written text - Includes reference pages to extend children's interest in these fascinating prehistoric creatures - Features all the latest dinosaur information and up-to-date discoveries - Reference material solidifies each narrative, including timelines, quizzes, fact files, and glossaries Little ones can learn about the prehistoric world with the Dinosaur Club collection of character-driven adventure stories for children aged 5-7 years old. Dinosaur Club: Tracking the Diplodocus will take your child on a Jurassic adventure as they learn about the Diplodocus dinosaur species through fun facts, timelines and quizzes. More in the Series At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there? If you like Dinosaur Club: Tracking the Diplodocus, then you'll love Dinosaur Club: The T.rex Attack, Dinosaur Club: A Triceratops Charge and Dinosaur Club: Saving a Stegosaurus.
Little children will love lifting the big flaps in this beautifully illustrated book to reveal the dinosaurs hiding beneath. Diplodocus, Tyrannosaurus rex, Stegosaurus and Triceratops are among the dinosaurs playing hide-and-seek, with lively speech bubbles and holes to peep through adding to the fun. |
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