Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Life (DK Children's Anthologies): Discover the Breathtaking Secrets of the Prehistoric World - Hardcover

Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan, Prof

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0241491622 ISBN 13: 9780241491621

Publisher: DK Children, 2021

Synopsis

Travel back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth with this dinosaur book for curious kids aged 6-8.

Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life is a beautiful dinosaur encyclopedia for young readers aged 6-8, packed with fascinating information to captivate little learners as they travel through the history of the Earth.

90 remarkable fossils, such as a fearsome Tyrannosaurus skull, delicate fern leaf, and perfectly preserved woolly mammoth, are each showcased through impressive illustrations, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images. The storybook descriptions let you discover the myths and legends surrounding the organisms, as well as key facts about their natural history.

This dinosaur book for children features:

• More than 90 species from the prehistoric world.
• Pronunciations of each and every dinosaur featured throughout.
• Detailed photographs of fossils and illustrations of each creature.
• A gold foil cover and metallic gold edges, making this an ideal gift.

Encourage children to go on an adventure back in time and explore the prehistoric world, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 6-8 to enjoy for hours on end. Whether reading with the family or reading alone, this fun fact book also doubles up as the perfect gift for curious kids who love to learn.

More in the Series

Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life is part of the beautiful and informative Anthology series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore the natural world with The Wonders of Nature, soar into the solar system with Mysteries of the Universe or dive into the deep with An Anthology of Aquatic Life.

About this title

About the Author

Professor Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan is a palaeontologist currently working at the University of Cape Town. Her expertise is in the structure of bones - both of prehistoric and modern animals. She has previously written academic titles as well as a children's book on dinosaurs - Famous Dinosaurs of Africa (Struik, 2008).

From the Back Cover

The 4th publication in DK's luxurious Anthology Series, with foil on the cover, gilded edges, and a ribbon for keeping your place, Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life makes a beautiful gift book for any child who can't get enough of the wonderful world around them! Be sure to check out the other books in this collection: An Anthology of Intriguing Animals, The Wonders of Nature and The Mysteries of the Universe.

Edition details

• Publisher: DK Children
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0241491622
• ISBN 13: 9780241491621
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224