Books with title Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Creatures

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.

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.

Learning through play: That's the hallmark of Twirl's popular Magnetology™ series. Forty-five magnetic pieces provide kids with lots of fun—and knowledge—that they can use to fill five dramatic oversized scenes. Fascinating information just right to for its audience about the Jurassic, Cretaceous, and Triassic periods are packed into this all-in-one playset, along with many facts about various prehistoric creatures. The perfect travel and take-along book for young dinosaur fans.

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.

This bright and colorful book is the perfect guide for budding artists who are interested in dinosaurs—Tyrannosaurus Rex, Velociraptor, Triceratops, and more!It’s packed with simple step-by-step illustrations and tips on coloring a variety of larger-than-life dinos, including:Tyrannosaurus RexPteranodonStegosaurusIguanodonVelociraptorTriceratopsAnd eight others!Bergin has done a phenomenal job crafting simple illustrations and numbered steps to help kids learn how to draw all of their favorite dinosaurs. Ages: 4-8.

The Magnificent Book of Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Creatures takes young readers back millions of years to the Age of Dinosaurs, showcasing 36 incredible animals with rich, colorful illustrations and interesting facts. From the savage Velociraptor and the terrifying Allosaurus to the soaring Pterodactylus and deep-diving Ichthyosaurus, all types of prehistoric creatures are presented in stunning detail. Fact boxes list the location where each animal's fossils were found, the meaning of its name, its size, and other key characteristics. The magnificent creatures of the prehistoric world are waiting to be discovered on these pages.

An unmatched reference work distinguished by its erudition and beauty, this volume is an illustrated who's who of prehistoric life, a Baedeker of more than 500 million years of evolution on Earth. With entries for more than 600 species, each arranged in its evolutionary sequence, this book presents a panorama of enormous diversity, from predatory dinosaurs to primitive amphibians, from giant armored fish to woolly mammoths, sabertooth tigers and dire wolves. Each entry features a specially commissioned full color painting prepared according to the best research of today in close collaboration with world renowned paleontologists.The records of rocks--fossil bones, teeth, skin, hair and even footprints and nests--have been combined with knowledge of the anatomy and behavior of present day descendants to arrive at informed judgments about posture, color and other aspects of appearance. Lively and informative "biographies" of the creatures accompany these remarkable illustrations: how they moved, what they ate, where they ranged and the habitats and ecological niches they occupied.Comparisons are made wherever possible with familiar living animals, highlighting both the contrasts and similarities. Also included are articles on subjects such as the time scale of evolution, fossil formation and interpretation and convergent evolution. Truly a magnificent sourcebook, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Creatures is both a triumph of scholarship and a work of art.