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The Magnificent Book of Prehistoric Beasts

By Tom Jackson
Series: The Extraordinary Book
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Journey back in time to see the world’s most magnificent prehistoric beasts close up. The Magnificent Book of Prehistoric Beasts takes you on a journey back in time to an ancient world, where peculiar beasts roamed the Earth and swam in the seas. Meet the mighty... Read More
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Journey back in time to see the world’s most magnificent prehistoric beasts close up.

The Magnificent Book of Prehistoric Beasts takes you on a journey back in time to an ancient world, where peculiar beasts roamed the Earth and swam in the seas.

Meet the mighty woolly mammoth with its huge tusks for finding food, a saber-toothed cat with teeth as long as your arm, the Megalodon shark with a mouth big enough to swallow you whole, and the millipede Arthropleura with a body bigger than an adult human. Each prehistoric beast is depicted in stunning and accurate original illustrations. Find out about why the Trilobite’s legs had gills, how the giant fish Tiktaalik could walk on land, and why the elephant-sized slothlike Megatherium had such a long tongue.

With stunning illustrations, intriguing facts, and full-colour, poster-sized illustrations, this is the ideal reference for all the family.

36 PREHISTORIC BEASTS: Learn about dozens of ancient beasts, from Hallucigenia with its spiky, tentacled body shaped like a worm, to Titanoboa, the largest snake that's ever existed.

BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images bring these incredible animals to life.

FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts in an easy-to-read format that will enthrall animal lovers of all ages.

MAP OF THE PREHISTORIC ANIMAL WORLD: A full-page colour map shows where each animal lived in the ancient world.

COLLECT THE SERIES: More beautifully illustrated compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Animals, The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals, The Magnificent Book of Dangerous Animals, The Magnificent Book of Sharks, and The Magnificent Book of Birds.

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    Journey back in time to see the world’s most magnificent prehistoric beasts close up. The Magnificent Book of Prehistoric Beasts takes you on a journey back in time to an ancient world, where peculiar beasts roamed the Earth and swam in the seas. Meet the mighty woolly mammoth with its huge tusks for finding food, a saber-toothed cat with teeth...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798886740653

Publisher: Weldon Owen, Incorporated

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 22 October 2024

Country: United States

Imprint: Weldon Owen, Incorporated

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Val Walerczuk

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 273.0mm

Height: 368.0mm

Weight: 966g

Pages: 80

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About the Author

Tom Jackson has been a writer for more than 20 years. He has written over 100 books and contributed to many more, covering everything from climate change to axolotls to zoroastrianism. His specialities are zoology, natural history, technology, and all things scientific.

Val Walerczuk believes anything is possible when it comes to creating art. This internationally acclaimed illustrator is a stickler for accuracy and attention to detail, and is passionate about animals and natural history.

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