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A Whole World of...: Prehistoric Life
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Get lost in the diverse and bustling world of prehistoric life - with more to explore than you ever imagined! A Whole World of Prehistoric Life presents the stunning breadth of animal and plant varieties that filled prehistoric Earth. Which types of animal could swim or...
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See moreGet lost in the diverse and bustling world of prehistoric life - with more to explore than you ever imagined! Which living things look familiar, and which look absolutely alien? And where do the dinosaurs fit into all of it? Learn this and more as you explore the clear portraits and facts about the prehistoric tree of life!
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Get lost in the diverse and bustling world of prehistoric life - with more to explore than you ever imagined!
A Whole World of Prehistoric Life presents the stunning breadth of animal and plant varieties that filled prehistoric Earth. Which types of animal could swim or fly? When did flowers start appearing? Where do the dinosaurs fit into all of it? Which living things look familiar, and which look absolutely alien? This book has the answers and so many more facts filling the beautifully illustrated pages.
A Whole World of is a book series looking at the extraordinary diversity of life on Earth - the defining features and evolutionary branches - and encourages readers age 7 and up to consider why it is important to maintain biodiversity. Written by award-winning author, Anna Claybourne, with artwork by award-winning illustrator, Yekyung Kwon.
Books in the series:
A Whole World of Mammals/A Whole World of Prehistoric Life/A Whole World of Minibeasts/A Whole World of Birds/A Whole World of Rocks and Minerals/A Whole World of Plants and Fungi
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Get lost in the diverse and bustling world of prehistoric life - with more to explore than you ever imagined! A Whole World of Prehistoric Life presents the stunning breadth of animal and plant varieties that filled prehistoric Earth. Which types of animal could swim or fly? When did flowers start appearing? Where do the dinosaurs fit into all of...PaperbackSold Out -
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781445188478
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 08 May 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Franklin Watts Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Yekyung Kwon
- Illustrated by Yekyung Kwon
Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 240.0mm
Height: 292.0mm
Weight: 191g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Anna Claybourne (Author)
Anna Claybourne has written over 150 children's books on all kinds of subjects, from sharks, black holes and splitting the atom to how to draw, Shakespeare's life, and Greek myths and legends. She knows a lot about conservation in the rain forests of Costa Rica as she once volunteered there for three months. She likes space, sewing and music, plays the trombone and loves going camping.Yekyung Kwon (Illustrator) Yekyung was born and raised in South Korea and spent her childhood living in different cities in the US. She's now based in Dallas, Texas. Such experiences have melted into her art style, expressing diversity, using colourful shapes and patterns. She loves to draw delightful moods and imagery of affection, inspired by her old memories and daily emotions.Also by Anna Claybourne
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