Synopses & Reviews
"Imagine my astonishment when, several years ago, I discovered that my great grandfather Edward Blackwell had been a dinosaur fossil hunter in the American West . . . and#160;This book is a tribute to my lost relative, and to the vanished world that gripped him so." and#8212;Archie Blackwelland#160;Written by a descendent of an actual fossil hunter, this fascinating interactive volume explores the exciting era of the early paleontologistsand#8212;and the terrifying creatures their discoveries brought to light. Dazzling artwork of dinosaurs and their prehistoric environments combine with awesome CGI scenes that capture the beasts in their natural habitats, as if they still roamed the Earth. This must-have for any dinosaur fan includes actual entries from Edward Blackwell's journals.
Synopsis
Dinosaurs ruled the Earth for millions of yearsand#8212;and they still rule the record books! That's because they had to be extreme to survive in those prehistoric days. So meet the creatures that have never been equaled: Amphicoelias, who outsized all the other dinos; Struthiominus, the fastest runner; Spinosaurus, the biggest two-legged predator that ever lived; and many more. In addition to the fun facts and figures, there's a timeline, a box that compares each dinosaur's size to a human's, and information on who named the dinosaur.
Synopsis
Let's go on a dinosaur hunt Travel back in time with this ultimate A-Z handbook, which contains all the key facts and spotter stats needed to locate more than 50 of the most awe-inspiring dinos to walk the Earth--from Amargasaurus to Zhuchengosaurus. Along with colorful, punchy infographics and in-your-face illustrations, it features helpful locator maps, timelines, a danger rating for every dinosaur, and an introduction to dinosaur evolution, behavior, and extinction.
Synopsis
Open the LOST JOURNALS and peek into the past!and#160;It was lost--but now, after almost a century, this journal from pioneer dinosaur hunter Samuel T. King is found again! Dinosaur-crazy kids can finally read King's notes and retrace the route of his groundbreaking expedition. In addition to a full-color book, this special package features life-size fossil finds, a foldout dinosaur-locator world map, stickers, and a cache of fascinating period documents. If budding paleontologists solve the clues King left behind, they'll find his many discoveries--including the amazing Dinosaurs' Graveyard!
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About the Author
Dr. Darren Naish is a palaeontologist and science writer who specializes in dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures. Based in Southampton, UK, Dr Naish has written a number of children's books about dinosaurs and is an Honorary Research Associate at the University of Portsmouth.