Prehistoric Monsters!

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Illustrated by Luis V. Rey
A super-simple introduction to prehistoric animals, from the first weird and wonderful life forms on Earth to the earliest Ice Age humans–and much, much more.
Dr. Robert T. Bakker is one of the most respected vertebrate paleontologists in the world. Often credited with starting the “dinosaur renaissance,” he is curator of paleontology at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. View titles by Dr. Robert T. Bakker
Luis V. Rey is the winner of the Lazendorf PaleoArt Award, the most prestigious international award recognizing achievement in paleontological scientific illustration. He lives in London, England. View titles by Luis V. Rey

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A super-simple introduction to prehistoric animals, from the first weird and wonderful life forms on Earth to the earliest Ice Age humans–and much, much more.

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Dr. Robert T. Bakker is one of the most respected vertebrate paleontologists in the world. Often credited with starting the “dinosaur renaissance,” he is curator of paleontology at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. View titles by Dr. Robert T. Bakker
Luis V. Rey is the winner of the Lazendorf PaleoArt Award, the most prestigious international award recognizing achievement in paleontological scientific illustration. He lives in London, England. View titles by Luis V. Rey

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