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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Natural history & pets > Dinosaurs & the prehistoric world
A love letter to learning and the power of numbers from exciting
talents, Rashmi Sirdeshpande and Diane Ewen. A laugh-out-loud 'what
if . . .?' adventure that celebrates maths being fun in this
riotous read. If a Stegosaurus knew how to do sums - well, what
would happen? Maybe she'd learn to code, to invent, to fly to the
moon! From the creators of Never Show a T-Rex a Book!
What would happen if you showed a T-Rex a book? Well, she wouldn't
know what to do with it . . . would she? A madcap, super silly
adventure story rooted in the transformative power of books,
created by incredible new picture-book duo Rashmi Sirdeshpande and
Diane Ewen
Dinosaurs continue to fascinate kids, and although these amazing
creatures roamed the Earth ages ago, new dinosaur discoveries are
still being made today! The new edition of the popular Nat Geo Kids
Dinopedia includes all the latest species and is the most complete,
up-to-date dinosaur reference available. Find favourites, like the
fierce T-rex and the gentle Brontosaurus, plus audacious new finds,
like the Anzu, Kosmoceratops, and Yi. Every dino profile is
colourfully illustrated and features descriptions of when they
roamed the Earth, how they lived, what they ate, and more. There
are more than 600 dinos featured in all, including 10 profiles of
recently discovered dinosaurs and new entries in the Dino
Dictionary. Reports from palaeontologists present the latest news
and insights from the field.
Follow the journey from the very beginning of our planet to the
arrival of humans, in an energetic and engaging picture book. In
the beginning there was nothing, and then - BANG! - the universe
was born. Discover the incredible story of billions of years of
life on Earth, from the first tiny cells, through the age of
dinosaurs and prehistoric beasts, all the way to the first humans.
With playful text and stylish illustrations, this awe-inspiring
history is perfect for curious young minds.
Age range 6+ Young paleontologists will be enthralled by this book
which tells the story of the discovery of Stegosaurus fossils and
what these reveal. It explores the world of Stegosaurus and its
lifestyle. Readers will learn how the dinosaur's physical features
aided survival in its prehistoric habitat and theories about its
extinction. A timeline spotlights the period when the dinosaur
lived, and a closing comparative graphic provides additional
context on the animal's size.
Based on the Gigantosaurus TV series. A lift-the-flap adventure
through the scariest cave in Cretacia! Rocky dares Tiny, Bill and
Mazu to spend the night in the spookiest place in all Cretacia -
the Scary Cave. Eager to prove they aren't scaredy-saurs, the gang
ventures deep into the gloomy tunnels. With a big lift-the-flap to
open on each double page, discover what's HOWLING, GROWLING and
SCREECHING in the dark. And when the little dinos hear a ROAR, they
know there's only one thing to do - RUN!
Welcome to Dinosaurium.
This museum is open all hours. It will transport you millions of years back in time to discover the largest and most ferocious land animals that ever lived - the dinosaurs. So where did the T.rex live? What did Brachiosaurus eat? Could dinosaurs swim and fly? And why did they die out?
With specially written text for younger readers, step inside to explore the incredible world of the dinosaurs.
Did you know that T. rex's nest is thought to have been 3 metres
wide? That's about the same length as two bikes end to end! Explore
the world of baby dinosaurs in Dinosaurs Babies. Learn about eggs,
how dinosaur babies grew up to be huge creatures, how much they ate
and how they developed... You'll find out all kinds of fascinating
facts about these fierce and violent beasts. The Dinosaur
Infosaurus series presents to you pre-historic beasts in all their
terrifying glory, with realistic artwork alongside digestible
chunks of information presented as infographics. Perfect for
readers aged 7+.
Classify the features of prehistoric creatures! Take a trip back in
time to meet the giant reptiles that ruled the prehistoric seas!
Get a closer look at the features of different groups, from the
semiaquatic nothosaurs and the streamlined ichthyosaurs of the
Triassic Period, to the ferocious plesiosaurs, pliosaurs and
mosasaurs of the Jurassicand Cretaceous Periods. 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.
Strange and wonderful prehistoric creatures that had once dominated
the oceans and the sky are introduced to beginning readers in this
straightforward, appealing book with dynamic illustrations. Full
color.
Have you ever wondered if a velociraptor could outsprint a motorcycle?
Get a front row seat to the challenge in Dinos vs Machines as 10
dinosaurs face off against 10 machines.
On the stats page, learn about the strengths and weaknesses of each
dinosaur and machine. Discover the pointy horns of the triceratops, the
scorching speeds of a motorcycle, the bat-like wings of the
pterodactyl, and the digging power of the bulldozer. Then, turn the
page to discover what a showdown between the two superstars would look
like. Written in engaging, sportscaster-style prose, each battle is
sure to get your heart pounding.
But pay attention: you decide the winner! Experts share their winners
at the back so that you can check your answers to find out if and why
you’re right…or wrong.
Showdowns include:
- Velociraptor vs motorcycle in an obstacle course race
- Argentinosaurus vs crane in a free throws shoot out
- Triceratops vs forklift in a wrestling match
- Spinosaurus vs tank in a demolition derby
- And more!
Famous dinosaurs of Africa is written for children, but has broad
appeal for anyone interested in learning more about dinosaurs.
African dinosaurs are no less significant than their 'celebrity'
cousins, species like T. Rex, and they are just as magnificent and
fascinating. Their fossils have been discovered across the
continent – from the Sahara Desert to the Karoo. A brief general
introduction is followed by short chapters on dinosaur species,
among them those that were fish-eating, sociable, predatory, etc,
as well as those that were cannibals, including the biggest
meat-eating dinosaur of all time. Details are given about where
they were found, the meaning of their scientific names, and their
size and diet. Spectacular, colourful illustrations bring the
creatures vividly to life; photographs, maps and line drawings
further illustrate the subject, while 'Unsolved' and 'Up close'
panels add to the intrigue.
Do you know for how many years the dinosaurs ruled the Earth? Or
how much the hefty Argentinosaurus weighed? Which dinosaur ran 144
per cent faster than Usain Bolt? And do you know how many hours
there were in a dinosaur say? Discover the answers to all these
questions and much, more more in Big Countdown: Dinosaurs. The Big
Countdown looks at popular topics and investigates the great many
numbers that make them fascinating. From the mind-bogglingly large
to smallest and most precious, this series helps us understand that
it's not just our days that are numbered. Perfect for
number-crunchers aged 9 and up.
Do you know for how many years the dinosaurs ruled the Earth? Or
how much the hefty Argentinosaurus weighed? Which dinosaur ran 144
per cent faster than Usain Bolt? And do you know how many hours
there were in a dinosaur say? Discover the answers to all these
questions and much, more more in Big Countdown: Dinosaurs. The Big
Countdown looks at popular topics and investigates the great many
numbers that make them fascinating. From the mind-bogglingly large
to smallest and most precious, this series helps us understand that
it's not just our days that are numbered. Perfect for
number-crunchers aged 9 and up.
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