An Alien's Guide to Dinosaurs (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd, London, 2026
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Paperback. A humorous guide to dinosaurs, written by a ragtag team of alien scientistsHop aboard a spaceship and join a quirky crew of alien scientists as they visit and study the most fascinating place in the Universe - Planet Earth!And what could make Earth even more exciting to our intergalactic explorers? Dinosaurs, of course! Hit the time-travel button on the spaceship's control panel and step back to the Mesozoic Era, meeting all of your favourite prehistoric creatures. What did the Earth look like 240 million years ago? Who would win in a race between Compsognathus and Allosaurus? And which dinosaur had armour over its eyelids? Alongside these fascinating facts, our alien tour guides are cracking jokes and performing poetry, covering all things prehistoric on our planet.Offering a unique blend of humour, education, and adventure, this is not just another a guide book - it's an extraterrestrial experience! Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- An Alien's Guide to Dinosaurs (Paperback)
- Author
- Myles McLeod
- Publisher
- Dorling Kindersley Ltd, London
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0241787297
- ISBN 13
- 9780241787298
Join a quirky crew of alien scientists in this out-of-this-world dinosaur adventure that makes learning prehistoric science hilarious and fun!
Hop aboard a spaceship and join a ragtag team of aliens as they study the most fascinating planet in the universe: Earth. And what could be even more exciting? Dinosaurs, of course!
Hit the time-travel button on the spaceship's control panel and step back to the Mesozoic Era to meet your favourite prehistoric creatures. What did Earth look like 240 million years ago? Who would win in a race between a Compsognathus and an Allosaurus? And which creature had armour over its eyelids?
With jokes, poetry, and fascinating prehistoric facts courtesy of your alien tour guides, this isn’t just another dinosaur encyclopedia - it’s an extraterrestrial experience!
Inside this prehistoric adventure, you’ll find:
- A hilarious alien perspective offering a fresh take on prehistoric life to keep readers laughing while they learn.
- Comic-style illustrations bringing the Mesozoic Era to life in a highly accessible format for reluctant readers and comic lovers.
- Solid STEM education combined with entertaining storytelling to educate children on a multitude of exciting topics.
- Written by a BAFTA-winning author, Myles McLeod, with his signature, fun and engaging storytelling.
Perfect for fans of graphic novels, aliens, and adventure, this engaging book brings the past to life through vibrant artwork and a cast of lovable extraterrestrial guides. A brilliant gift for curious kids aged 7 to 9.
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About the Author
Myles McLeod is a BAFTA winning writer and one half of The Brothers McLeod, who won the BAFTA Children's Award for Learning Primary in 2011 for their work. He is the author of the middle grade series "Knight Sir Louis", published by Guppy Books.
Myles also writes for TV and video games, and is the creator of Circle Square (as seen on Channel 5 milkshake!). He is the writer and voice of Billy animations for the Royal Shakespeare Company, his TV credits include the Clangers, and his game-writing credits include SpongeBob SquarePants.
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