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Series: Encyclopedia Prehistorica
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Ideal for children and young readers fascinated by marine life and prehistoric creatures, as well as fans of interactive and visually stunning books. Perfect for budding marine biologists and anyone curious about the ancient underwater world.
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Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water! Celebrate the New York Times best-selling 3-D look at prehistoric creatures of the deep.
While dinosaurs patrolled the lands, massive prehistoric sharks, giant scorpions, and colossal squid cruised the ancient oceans—most with just one thing in mind: eat or be eaten. Pop-up masters Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart explore the prehistoric underwater world where monsters like megalodon ruled the waves.
Full of captivating facts and more than thirty-five breathtaking pop-ups, this incredible volume is sure to astonish and amaze everyone from budding marine biologists to confirmed landlubbers.
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Encyclopedia Prehistorica Sharks and Other Sea Monsters Pop-Up
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water! Celebrate the New York Times best-selling 3-D look at prehistoric creatures of the deep. While dinosaurs patrolled the lands, massive prehistoric sharks, giant scorpions, and colossal squid cruised the ancient oceans—most with just one thing in mind: eat or be eaten. Pop-up masters Robert Sabuda and Matthew...Hardback$6799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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"Robert Sabuda’s finest pop-up book to date... A real work of art." — Entertainment Weekly
"Flipping through is like witnessing the grand finale of a fireworks display." — New York Times Book Review
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780763622299
Publisher: Candlewick Press,U.S.
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 11 April 2006
Country: United States
Imprint: Candlewick Press,U.S.
Illustration: 4-COLOR
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Robert Sabuda
- Illustrated by Matthew Reinhart
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 67.0mm
Width: 197.0mm
Height: 251.0mm
Weight: 765g
Pages: 12
About the Author
Matthew Reinhart is the cocreator of the Encyclopedia Prehistorica and Encyclopedia Mythologica series. He has also created many other award-winning pop-up books, including Mommy? by Maurice Sendak and Arthur Yorinks and Star Wars: A Pop-up Guide to the Universe. He lives in New York City.
Robert Sabuda is the cocreator of the Encyclopedia Prehistorica and Encyclopedia Mythologica books. He is also the creator of many other best-selling pop-up books, including America the Beautiful, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. He lives in New York City.
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