Dinosaurs (Travel Guide) - Softcover

DK Publishing

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1564586626 ISBN 13: 9781564586629

Publisher: DK Children, 1995

Synopsis

It's a weird world out there... dazzle your friends with wacky facts and more from this mega new series. Did you know... A charging Triceratops could gore an enemy to death with its three terrifying horns. Dinosaur literally means "terrible lizard." The heart of a Sauropod dinosaur would probably have weighed a staggering one ton. A full-color, fun, and informative series, Secret Worlds offers a chance to get your teeth deep into a wide range of fascinating subjects from nature, history, and science. Every title has: Easy-to-read narrative text written by a specialist who combines expert knowledge with an entertaining and fresh style. Superb color photography that entices the reader into the subject world with close-up views and dramatic shots. Weird World feature boxes that reveal a wealth of wacky facts. Tried-and-tested websites to check out the latest info. A mega reference section with even more facts and figures for the enthusiast. Suitable for children aged ten and up -- as well as every other family member who is curious about the subject.

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Review

Dinosaurs are a huge subject, all right, as hundreds of huge volumes will testify. But suppose you'd like a handy little reference book on these extinct reptiles--maybe one that you could stick in your backpack or even in your pocket? This small but sturdy book from Dorling Kindersley fits the bill, with tons of information on all things relating to dinosaurs and their world. An introduction provides an overview of types of dinosaurs, discoveries, museum displays, historic periods, and dinosaur anatomy. (The anatomy section is fascinating, with comparative discussions of dinosaur heads, necks, limbs, tails, and skin. There's even a cutaway model of the insides of a dinosaur.) Information on specific types of dinosaurs follows, illustrated with drawings, fossils, skeletons, and realistic models that look like actual photos of real dinosaurs. Also included are resource and pronunciation guides, a glossary, and a complete index. Younger children who are dazzled by dinosaurs can enjoy this with an adult's help, and those in fourth grade and up will eat up these facts by themselves. A book to delight all dinosaur devotees! (With adult help, ages 5 to 8; independently, ages 9 to adult) --Marcie Bovetz

Edition details

• Publisher: DK Children
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1564586626
• ISBN 13: 9781564586629
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 160