My Encyclopedia of Very Important Dinosaurs

For Little Dinosaur Lovers Who Want to Know Everything

Author DK
Hardcover
$24.99 US
8.75"W x 10.31"H x 1.06"D  
On sale Aug 13, 2024 | 224 Pages | 9780744099140
Grades 6-8
This exciting introduction to dinosaurs is brimming with hundreds of fun facts about the prehistoric world.

This book for children aged 5-9 takes you back in time to discover the prehistoric world. Learn facts about fossils, see Brachiosaurus bones up-close, and discover dozens of other incredible dinosaurs.

This dinosaur encyclopedia will engage young readers through a balance of striking images and conversational, age-appropriate text, tapping into every child's natural curiosity and answering all their biggest questions about this amazing lost world.

This children’s encyclopedia about the world around us offers:

- An updated issue with fun and fresh dinosaur content and dynamic dino-illustrations.
- Feature pages that include a fact file of essential stats about each dinosaur that includes size, diet, and period - all colour coded by period for clarity.
- Friendly and accessible text that is blended with bright illustrations to learn about favorite species.

Bursting with up-to-date facts and discoveries, this exciting kid's encyclopedia includes everything from an in-depth exploration of the triassic, jurassic, and cretaceous periods and how fossils are made, to detailed profiles of popular dinosaurs such as Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Stegosaurus, to more unfamiliar species such as Microraptor, Guanlong, and Spinosaurus.

More in the Series

My Encyclopedia of Very Important Dinosaurs is part of the educational My Very Important Encyclopedia series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Adventures, teach them about different species with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals, or learn about everything and anything with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things.
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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This exciting introduction to dinosaurs is brimming with hundreds of fun facts about the prehistoric world.

This book for children aged 5-9 takes you back in time to discover the prehistoric world. Learn facts about fossils, see Brachiosaurus bones up-close, and discover dozens of other incredible dinosaurs.

This dinosaur encyclopedia will engage young readers through a balance of striking images and conversational, age-appropriate text, tapping into every child's natural curiosity and answering all their biggest questions about this amazing lost world.

This children’s encyclopedia about the world around us offers:

- An updated issue with fun and fresh dinosaur content and dynamic dino-illustrations.
- Feature pages that include a fact file of essential stats about each dinosaur that includes size, diet, and period - all colour coded by period for clarity.
- Friendly and accessible text that is blended with bright illustrations to learn about favorite species.

Bursting with up-to-date facts and discoveries, this exciting kid's encyclopedia includes everything from an in-depth exploration of the triassic, jurassic, and cretaceous periods and how fossils are made, to detailed profiles of popular dinosaurs such as Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Stegosaurus, to more unfamiliar species such as Microraptor, Guanlong, and Spinosaurus.

More in the Series

My Encyclopedia of Very Important Dinosaurs is part of the educational My Very Important Encyclopedia series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Adventures, teach them about different species with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals, or learn about everything and anything with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things.

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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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