Dinosaurs: A Visual Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition

Author DK
Hardcover
$29.99 US
On sale Apr 03, 2018 | 304 Pages | 9781465470119

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Take a trip back in time to an astonishing lost world.

See a huge variety of dinosaurs and prehistoric animals come to life in mind-blowing detail. This is the ultimate visual encyclopedia about dinosaurs!

Feathered, furry, and scaly — they’re all here! It’s the perfect dinosaur book for children aged 9-12 years. Here’s what you’ll find inside:

   • Exclusive images of the world's best and most complete dinosaur fossils photographed on location in North America and Europe
   • Brand-new, exclusive digital images that reflect the most important new findings on feathered dinosaurs
   • The content covers key curriculum topics in geography, biology and science
   • Created in association with the world-renowned Smithsonian Institution

This children’s educational book about dinosaurs is packed with incredible facts about dinosaurs, stunning life-like reconstructed images, and additional information about habitat, diet, and behavior. Based on the latest research and up-to-date information, you’ll find everything from woolly mammoths and dinosaur eggs to Tyrannosauroids and Pterosaurs. 

More than 100 prehistoric species are featured in this fascinating dinosaur reference book. You might be familiar with the Tyrannosaurus Rex and Triceratops, but have you ever seen horse-eating birds and millipedes the size of crocodiles? Then look no further. Other topics like evolution, fossilization and climate change are explored in-depth to build up a complete picture of the dinosaur era.

Dinosaurs: A Visual Encyclopedia
is part of the series of award-winning, best-selling DK children encyclopedias and has been completely revised. More than just a catalog of facts and photos — it’s a visual celebration of the history of all life on Earth, with a special focus on dinosaurs and the prehistoric world.
We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

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Take a trip back in time to an astonishing lost world.

See a huge variety of dinosaurs and prehistoric animals come to life in mind-blowing detail. This is the ultimate visual encyclopedia about dinosaurs!

Feathered, furry, and scaly — they’re all here! It’s the perfect dinosaur book for children aged 9-12 years. Here’s what you’ll find inside:

   • Exclusive images of the world's best and most complete dinosaur fossils photographed on location in North America and Europe
   • Brand-new, exclusive digital images that reflect the most important new findings on feathered dinosaurs
   • The content covers key curriculum topics in geography, biology and science
   • Created in association with the world-renowned Smithsonian Institution

This children’s educational book about dinosaurs is packed with incredible facts about dinosaurs, stunning life-like reconstructed images, and additional information about habitat, diet, and behavior. Based on the latest research and up-to-date information, you’ll find everything from woolly mammoths and dinosaur eggs to Tyrannosauroids and Pterosaurs. 

More than 100 prehistoric species are featured in this fascinating dinosaur reference book. You might be familiar with the Tyrannosaurus Rex and Triceratops, but have you ever seen horse-eating birds and millipedes the size of crocodiles? Then look no further. Other topics like evolution, fossilization and climate change are explored in-depth to build up a complete picture of the dinosaur era.

Dinosaurs: A Visual Encyclopedia
is part of the series of award-winning, best-selling DK children encyclopedias and has been completely revised. More than just a catalog of facts and photos — it’s a visual celebration of the history of all life on Earth, with a special focus on dinosaurs and the prehistoric world.

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We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

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