Our World in Numbers Dinosaurs & Other Prehistoric Life

An Encyclopedia of Fantastic Facts

Author DK
Hardcover
$21.99 US
0"W x 0"H x 0"D  
On sale Aug 27, 2024 | 192 Pages | 978-0-7440-9878-5
| Grades 6-8
Arm yourself with fun facts and figures and become a dinosaur expert

From incredible ichthyosaurs to terrifying tyrannosaurs and everything in between, learn all about the age of the dinosaurs with more than 1,000 mind-blowing numbers.

Alongside stunning full-page artworks and fun graphics that immerse you in the wonders of the prehistoric world, every page is packed with numerical facts and stats. Did you know that Scotty the T-rex specimen weighed nearly 9 tons, the same as 4 pick-up trucks? That trilobites lived on Earth for 300 million years – 50,000 times longer than humans? Or that megalodon, the giant shark, had to eat over a ton of flesh every day to stay alive? As you number-crunch your way around the prehistoric world, you'll discover a whole heap of amazing facts – from the fastest, biggest, and deadliest creatures to the size of dinosaurs' hearts, brains, tails, and scales.

This data-packed adventure into the past is filled with everything you've ever wanted to know about dinosaurs - and more!
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. 

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Arm yourself with fun facts and figures and become a dinosaur expert

From incredible ichthyosaurs to terrifying tyrannosaurs and everything in between, learn all about the age of the dinosaurs with more than 1,000 mind-blowing numbers.

Alongside stunning full-page artworks and fun graphics that immerse you in the wonders of the prehistoric world, every page is packed with numerical facts and stats. Did you know that Scotty the T-rex specimen weighed nearly 9 tons, the same as 4 pick-up trucks? That trilobites lived on Earth for 300 million years – 50,000 times longer than humans? Or that megalodon, the giant shark, had to eat over a ton of flesh every day to stay alive? As you number-crunch your way around the prehistoric world, you'll discover a whole heap of amazing facts – from the fastest, biggest, and deadliest creatures to the size of dinosaurs' hearts, brains, tails, and scales.

This data-packed adventure into the past is filled with everything you've ever wanted to know about dinosaurs - and more!

Author

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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