Synopses & Reviews
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Read all about the deadly dinosaurs of the prehistoric world Do you know your Jurassic from your Triassic? Find out all the facts in this fascinating black-and-white chapter book about dinosaurs, the original "terrible lizards" - where they lived, what they ate, and why they disappeared. Packed with all the latest theories of paleontologists and other scientists around the world, welcome to the ever-changing world of dinosaurs.
Dinosaurs is part of the Mega Bites series, which uncovers the secrets of history, science, and the natural world. Investigate the most complicated thing in the universe - your Brain; then journey to the most mysterious as we dive into a Black Hole; and closer to home, marvel at the genius of the world's smartest Codebreakers Whichever title you pick, you'll get the expert knowledge and fun facts you need on each topic, with every book packed with illustrations, fun stories, and anecdotes.
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Dazzle your friends with mad facts and much more with this awesome book Do you know why there were more days in the year in dinosaur times? How many hours it can take to excavate a dinosaur fossil? Step back in time and find out all the facts in this awe-inspiring black-and-white chapter book about the prehistoric world and the amazing creatures that once roamed Earth. You'll come face-to-face with spectacular reptiles that dominated the skies and seas while dinosaurs ruled on land - from towering forest browsers like Diplodocus and Barosaurus to the deadly Tyrannosaurus and Allosaurus with their bone-crushing jaws.
Packed with fun facts and the latest scientific theories as well as dramatic illustrations that capture jaws, claws, and teeth, you'll be up-to-date with the ever-changing world of dinosaurs.
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This nonfiction chapter book is chock-full of bite-size dino facts, black-and-white photographs, and CGI illustrations to dazzle and engage even the most reluctant reader. The prehistoric world is vast, but Microbites: Dinosaurs breaks it all down into manageable chunks of information on need-to-know topics like dino diet, species identification, fossilization, and life after dinosaurs. Illustrations and photographs accent nearly every page, while highlighted text calls out important takeaways about each chapter topic, revealing new details about the amazing creatures that once roamed Earth. For further learning, kids can turn to the book's eight-page reference section, where they'll find a glossary, a paleontological timeline, and even a dino family tree. Whether they're new to the prehistoric world or seasoned pros, readers will find plenty of fascinating facts to chew on in Microbites: Dinosaurs.
DK's Microbites series takes daunting nonfiction topics and transforms them into easy-to-digest, mini-guides on kids' favorite subjects from history, science, and the natural world. Packed with eye-catching illustrations, detailed photographs, and the latest scientific research on everything from dinosaurs to mummies, the Microbites series encourages a healthy reading appetite in kids ages 8 through 12, and will leave them hungry to learn more.