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Books with title Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life

  • Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life

    Steve Parker

    Paperback (Miles Kelly Publishing, July 1, 2017)
    Packed with information, this title delivers a comprehensive insight into a key subject area. Text is presented in the form of accessible bulleted facts, and amazing fact panels add extra interest. Clear sections aid navigation between different topics. Photographs, realistic artwork and detailed diagrams throughout make this series a fantastic resource for school projects or homework. This title presents a detailed look at the world of dinosaurs as well as other prehistoric life including plants, fish, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals.
  • First Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life

    Sam Taplin, David Hancock, Keith Newell

    Hardcover (Usborne Books, Feb. 1, 2011)
    This is a thrilling introduction to prehistoric times. It has fabulous illustrations and clear, simple text. It is an ideal reference book for school projects. It features a glossary, index and facts and records. It presents internet-links to amazing websites. What was the biggest dinosaur? When was the ice age? Why did the dinosaurs die out? Find out in this lavish and lively book. Simple text, beautiful illustrations, stunning photographs of dinosaur models and links to exciting recommended websites introduce young readers to the wonder of the prehistoric world.
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  • Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life

    DK Publishing

    Paperback (DK Children, June 2, 2008)
    A spectacularly illustrated, comprehensive guide to the prehistoric world and the plants and animals that lived there provides in-depth discussions of early Earth's climates and conditions, and the life forms that flourished and floundered throughout each era. Reprint.
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  • Firefly Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animals

    Dr Douglas Palmer

    Paperback (Firefly Books, Sept. 11, 2014)
    A lavishly illustrated who's who of the prehistoric world. Firefly Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animals is a stunning new reference to 350 of the most amazing animals ever to have roamed the Earth. More than 1,000 full-color commissioned artworks bring the prehistoric world to vivid life and make the book exciting to look at and read. The encyclopedia covers all of the dinosaurs plus the full scope of prehistoric animals, including birds, camels, fish, reptiles, porpoises, apes and many more. Timelines, family trees and hundreds of fact boxes throughout the book will engage and inform readers. Full-bleed illustrations on every page show the prehistoric world in exciting detail. Easy-to-read text presents accurate, succinct and essential information that includes: Classification of animal groups Vertebrate characteristics Common and species names Biology, anatomy, habitats and survival skills Features on animal behavior Accurate labeled illustrations and maps. This richly illustrated, authoritative reference will capture readers' imagination and provide hours of discovery. It is ideal for home and school where it will be especially useful for reports.
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  • ENCYCLOPEDIA OF DINOSAURS & PREHISTORIC LIFE

    Richard Kelly

    Hardcover (Miles Kelly, Aug. 15, 2017)
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  • Encyclopedia Of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life

    Belinda Gallagher

    Paperback (Miles Kelly Publishing Ltd, Aug. 1, 2014)
    This visual guide offers a comprehensive insight into prehistoric life. Starting with the beginning of life on Earth, each section progresses from plants and the first amphibians to early reptiles and the first dinosaurs. A useful source of information for school projects or homework, kids will love learning about the beginnings of life up until the appearance of our first ancestors!
  • Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Creatures

    John Malam, Steve Parker

    Hardcover (Backpack Books, Aug. 16, 2006)
    Will be shipped from US. Used books may not include companion materials, may have some shelf wear, may contain highlighting/notes, may not include CDs or access codes. 100% money back guarantee.
  • Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Creatures

    John Malam, Steve Parker

    Hardcover (Parragon Publishing, June 16, 2003)
    Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Creatures
  • First Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life

    Sam Taplin, David Hancock

    Paperback (Usborne Pub Ltd, Jan. 1, 2011)
    What was the biggest dinosaur? What was the ice age? Why did the dinosaurs die out?These and hundreds of other questions about dinosaurs are answered in this fascinating book. Simple, easy-to-read text and lively, detailed illustrations introduce the basic concepts of dinosaurs and prehistoric life to young readers.
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  • My Book of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life

    DK

    Hardcover (DK Children, Jan. 26, 2021)
    Travel back in time to find out about the fantastical wildlife that lived on Earth before we did.From the first living cells to fearsome dinosaurs and giant mammals, take a journey through prehistory to find out about the supersized, the scary, and the downright bizarre animals and plants that inhabited Earth in ancient times. Broken down by animal or plant type, there are profiles on more than 40 key species. With famous favorites such as mighty Tyrannosaurus and huge woolly mammoths, as well as lesser-known organisms, including five-eyed Opabinia and aeroplane-sized pterosaur Quetzalcoatlus, children won't fail to be captivated by the amazing range of beasts on display.Learn about the primeval world itself and how the Earth has changed over time, why fossils form, and the arrival of early humans. Detailed artworks bring the past to life, while pronunciation guides help with tricky names, and a visual index provides a quick overview of every species in the book.My Book of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life is an ideal first book about early plants and animals, and is sure to be a hit with fact-obsessed young fans of all things dinosaurs and other prehistoric life.
  • Mini Encyclopedia - Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Life

    Belinda Gallagher

    Paperback (Miles Kelly, Aug. 15, 2015)
    MINI ENCYCLOPEDIA - DINOSAURS & PREHISTORIC LIFE is the mini book crammed with masses of knowledge about the prehistoric world. Interesting bulleted facts for easy understanding. Color-coded sections help children to navigate the book. Brilliantly detailed illustrations and photos support learning. The ultimate dinosaur book for kids, Mini Encyclopedia Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life is small enough to slot into school bags, making this a fantastic resource for school projects and homework in senior elementary school. This compact, comprehensive children's encyclopedia uses clear, bulleted facts and incredible info panels to present a detailed look at early humans, dinosaurs and prehistoric plants, fish, amphibians, reptiles and mammals. Every topic is supported by photographs, realistic artwork and detailed diagrams, and colour-coded sections make navigation through the topics easy and quick. Chapters and topic examples of Mini Encyclopedia Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life: Ancient life: Prehistoric time, Anthropods, Sharks, Turtles and tortoises, Snakes, and Mosasaurs Dinosaurs: Ancestors, Tyrannosaurus, Raptors, Herbivores, Triceratops, and the Age of dinosaurs Age of mammals: Ward birds, Marsupials, Carnivores, Rodents, Bats, and Woolly mammoths Humans: Early primates, Apes, Homo erectus, Brains and intelligence, Language, and Hunting Fascinating facts for kids to learn: Dilophosaurus probably weighed over 500 kg as much as the biggest polar bears today. An example of a fossilized egg is one belonging to the extinct elephant bird, Aepyornis. The egg was also huge it could hold 8.5 liters of liquid! Homo habilis used stone tools to crack open animal bones so it could eat the nutritious marrow inside.
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