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The Little Book of Dinosaurs
Series: Little Books of Nature
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A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of dinosaurs. Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any dinosaur lover. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with colour photographs and original colour artwork, The Little Book of Dinosaurs is an accessible and enjoyable...
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Description
A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of dinosaurs.
Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any dinosaur lover. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with colour photographs and original colour artwork, The Little Book of Dinosaurs is an accessible and enjoyable mini-reference. It fits an astonishing amount of information in a small package, covering a wide range of topics from dinosaur diversity and social behaviours to their extinction and rediscovery.
It also includes curious facts and a section on dinosaurs in myths, folklore, and popular culture from around the globe. The result is an irresistible guide to the amazing world of dinosaurs.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780691259895
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 22 October 2024
Country: United States
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Illustration: 140 color illus.
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 95.0mm
Height: 152.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 160
About the Author
Rhys Charles is a paleontologist, science communicator, and head of the Bristol Dinosaur Project, where he works with researchers, schools, and community groups to introduce paleontology to the public. His popular science books include Frozen in Time: Fossils of the United Kingdom and Where to Find Them. He has also worked as the lead paleontological consultant for large-scale events featuring full-sized animatronic and LEGO dinosaurs. Tugce Okay is a natural history illustrator who works primarily with watercolors. Her work has appeared in many books and magazines.
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