Day of the Dinosaurs - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1847808212 ISBN 13: 9781847808219

Publisher: GARDNERS VI BOOKS AMS006, 2016

Synopsis

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about dinosaurs in this book that allows you to compare the biggest, fastest and fiercest creatures of the land, sea and sky from four different prehistoric periods: the Triassic, the early Jurassic, the Late Jurassic and the Cretaceous. Sections on diet, weapons and defence and dinosaur senses make this a comprehensive introduction to one of the earth's most successful animals. Fact-filled, fully illustrated and in an exciting large format, this is a thrilling read for any budding paleontologist.

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About the Author

DANIEL CHESTER set up the animation studio 'Moth Collective' with Dave Prosser, and Marie-Margaux Tsakiri-Scanatovits. The studio has collaborated with clients such as The New York Times, NSPCC, and WWF. They have a BAFTA nomination for Matter Fisher, 2011. DR STEVE BRUSATTE is an American paleontologist and evolutionary biologist, who specialises in the anatomy and evolution of dinosaurs. He was resident palaeontologist and scientific consultant for the BBC Earth and 20th Century Fox's 2013 film Walking With Dinosaurs.

From School Library Journal

Gr 2–5—Written by a paleontologist, this book is filled with descriptions of more than 100 prehistoric land, sea, and air dwellers. Readers are invited through a second-person narrative to witness a day in the life of the dinosaurs mentioned. In addition to individual portraits of featured creatures, "Field Notes" on diet and physical "weapons" accompany each of the four epochs mentioned. Sections on the various time period also cover several biomes. The inclusion of more obscure species will make this selection an illuminating experience for those students primarily exposed to late Jurassic- and Cretaceous-era animals (e.g., Stegosaurus and Tyrannosaurus). The large format and brilliant colors will attract attention, but the facts are the most appealing aspect. The index is essential, given the sheer number of subjects addressed here. The second-person perspective is awkward at times, and warnings about the danger of prehistory fall flat, but ultimately the value outweighs the drawbacks. VERDICT Knowledge and visual allure abound—a great fit for voracious dinosaur readers and class projects.—Deidre Winterhalter, Niles Public Library, IL

Edition details

• Publisher: GARDNERS VI BOOKS AMS006
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1847808212
• ISBN 13: 9781847808219
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 80