Atlas of Prehistoric Animals

Travel back in time and discover the amazing animals that lived on Earth long before humans.

Atlas of Prehistoric Animals is a beautifully illustrated dinosaur and prehistoric animals' book for kids ages 9 to 12. Young readers will explore the story of life on Earth, from the earliest organisms nearly four billion years ago to iconic dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures. Written by Radek Malý and reviewed by a professional paleontologist, this engaging children’s science encyclopedia introduces both well-known favorites and fascinating animals' kids may be discovering for the first time, brought to life through striking full-color artwork by Petr Modlitba.

Perfect for curious kids who love dinosaurs, science, and nature, this middle-grade nonfiction book makes complex ideas easy to understand and exciting to explore. Ideal for independent reading, school projects, and classroom learning, Atlas of Prehistoric Animals helps young readers visualize ancient ecosystems while building a deeper understanding of evolution and life on Earth.

Key Features:

• Prehistoric Animals & Dinosaurs for Kids: Covers dinosaurs, early animals, and the evolution of life in a clear, engaging way.
• Scientifically Accurate & Kid Friendly: Reviewed by a paleontologist to ensure reliable, age-appropriate information.
• Stunning Full-Color Illustrations: Detailed artwork helps kids visualize prehistoric creatures and environments.
• Accessible Middle-Grade Nonfiction: Written for ages 9–12, with text that’s informative without being overwhelming.
• Great for Home or School: Perfect for curious readers, science projects, and classroom libraries.

For more than 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children’s books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a love of learning in young minds. From novelty and board books to picture books, pop ups, and nonfiction, Albatros Media is dedicated to creating high-quality books that inspire imagination and discovery.

Radek Maly is a Czech writer, poet, translator, and university teacher. He has achieved international success through his young adult book Franz Kafka: A Man of His Time and Our Own (2017) and his picture book Our Cat’s Day (2023). His non-fiction books Atlas of Extinct Animals (2021), Atlas of Endangered Animals (2021), and Atlas of Prehistoric Animals (2025) have been translated into several languages, and his poetry collection for children Postman Wind (2011) was entered on the IBBY Honour List.

Petr Modlitba was born in 1968 in Brno, Czechia. He specializes in paleontological and paleoanthropological reconstructions. In his work he focuses mainly on the technique of oil painting, gouache, and pencil drawings, and to a smaller extent watercolors and pen-and-ink. His style is heavily inspired by the works of famous Czech artist Zdenek Burian. Petr works with experts in the fields of paleontology and anthropology to accurately illustrate prehistoric creatures and in the last 10 years, he’s been working primarily with experts from the Charles University in Prague.