Extraordinary Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Life Visual Encyclopedia

Ages 7 to 11, Grades 2 to 6

Whether browsing for fun or just looking up that key fact, children will be drawn in and mesmerized by the hundreds of exciting images and surprising information in these dinosaur profiles.

Dinosaur reconstructions and the latest fossil finds bring back to life the bone-crunching teeth of the Tyrannosaurus rex, the astonishingly large body of the Argentinosaurus, and the plane-size wings of the soaring Quetzalcoatlus. Page-by-page profiles on dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals reveal new facts that reflect the latest paleontological research, supported by data boxes on each animal’s size, group, habitat, time period, diet, and fossil discovery. 

See the fastest, largest, and fiercest creatures, browse their habitats, learn about their claws and spikes, and find out how their fossils help scientists piece together hidden clues about their lives. This must-have dinosaur book for children ages 8–12 profiles all the major types of dinosaurs as well as ancient fish, other prehistoric reptiles in the air or water, and early mammals. It also includes several recent dino discoveries, including Vespersaurus, Ngwevu, and Vectaerovenator.

Extraordinary Dinosaurs Visual Encyclopedia will excite all young readers wanting to get up close and personal with their favorite prehistoric creatures! This is the ultimate fact-filled dinosaur reference for kids who love to have all the latest, weirdest, most in-depth info on the creatures of the prehistoric world at their fingertips.