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Dinosaurs: 50 Die Cut Cards (Fandex Family Field Guides)by Workman Publishing
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Meet Stegosaurusand Stegoceras(the head banger). An airborne giant, Quetzalcoatlus, with a wingspan the size of a WWII fighter. The meat-eaters: T.Rex, Giganotosaurus, and Allosaurus, who strode eight feet with every stepand#8212;try out-running that! There are fishand#8212;like ichthyosaurs, including Excalibosaurus, named after King Arthur's legendary sword because of its long snout. The swift and deadly raptors. Sauropods that could strip the tops of trees, and the agile little Compsognathus, the size of a turkey. Each dinosaur is illustrated in amazingly life-like detail, and accompanied by information on size, diet, and lifestyle. The deck also includes key paleontologists, fossil-finding methods, and a glossary.
Review:The non-negotiable Fandex, the one every kid will have to haveand#8212;hand-held dinosaurs. Marrying the latest in science and dazzling, custom-designed full-color art with the irresistible die-cut Fandex format, Dinosaursis the perfect addition to the series that now has over 3.3 million copies in print. Written by Owl Pukeauthor Jane Hammerslough, it brings to budding paleontologists' fingertips a wealth of information about 46 fascinating dinosaur species: period, name, size, diet, lifestyle, and habitat, along with lore and the story behind the dinosaur's discovery. Meet Stegosaurus and Stegoceras. Quetzalcoatlus, with a wingspan the size of a WWII fighter plane's. The tanklike Edmontonia, and the predators, including T-Rex, Giganotosaurus, and Allosaurus, who strode 8 feet with every stepand#8212;try out-running that! Plus, why there is no longer a Brontosaurus (because it turned out to be the same animal as the Apatosaurus), how Jurassic Parkgot it rightand#8212;and wrong (Dilophosaurus was a fierce predator, but did not spit venom), and is the Plesiosaur alive and welland#8212;as the legendary "Nessie" of Loch Ness? Includes information on key paleontologists, fossil-finding methods, and a glossary of dinosaur words. Synopsis:Written by the author of "Owl Puke, this Fandex guide brings to budding paleontologists' fingertips a wealth of information about 46 fascinating dinosaur species: period, name, size, diet, lifestyle, and habitat, along with lore and the story behind the dinosaur's discovery. Full color. About the AuthorJane Hammerslough is the author of more than 20 books for kids, including Owl Pukeand Snakes: Face to Face. A former teacher and award-winning parenting columnist, she writes for Child and Parenting, Family Circle, and other publications. She lives in Westport, Connecticut. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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