Microraptor

Name: Microraptor
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781804548301
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By Ben Garrod

Series: Ultimate Dinosaurs

Summary

Microraptor by Ben Garrod is an engaging children's book that delves into the fascinating world of one of the smallest known dinosaurs, the Microraptor. Through vivid illustrations and captivating narratives, it explores how this tiny, feathered dinosaur lived millions of years ago, discussing its possible habitats, diet, and distinctive characteristics that hint at its unique place in the prehistoric world. Young readers will be both informed and entertained as they journey through this ancient period filled with discovery and adventure.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this enchanting and educational children's book if you are fascinated by dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures, as it captures the wonder of the natural world through engaging storytelling and vibrant illustrations. Perfect for young readers, it combines facts and fun, sparking curiosity about ancient species and their environments.

Microraptor

Evolutionary biologist and TV scientist, Professor Ben Garrod's fun, funny, informative and collectable eight-book series Ultimate Dinosaurs, includes Triceratops, Stegosaurus and Microraptor.

Description

When hunters become the hunted, they need to adapt or die. To survive, Microraptor took to the skies and became a flying dinosaur, but what happened next? You can find out. Brimming with facts and fun, quizzes and Ask the Expert sections, there are 7 more dinosaurs' stories to be told in the Ultimate Dinosaur series.

Pop a dinosaur in your pocket! Introductions from Chris Packham, Steve Backshall and Dr Jane Goodall. These are the most up-to-date dino books in 66 million years, also available in audio download!

TV scientist, Professor Ben Garrod, is proud to be a geek as he mixes top-level science and humour to prove that science is for everyone. Looking at the evolutionary arms race, prey, predators, place, time, groups, and species, Ben reveals new-look dinosaurs.

Additional sections include: Ask an Expert, New Science and Fossil Finder as well as quizzes to test your dinosaur knowledge.

'A celebration of everything that science is really about.' NatSCA

'A perfect primer for kids to learn more about the amazing “terrible lizards”.' BBC Wildlife Magazine

'He's the man! The genius is his knowledge; the genius is the man himself!' Chris Evans, Virgin Radio Breakfast Show

'Shines a fresh, contemporary light on this ever-popular topic.' The Bookseller

'Collectable and eye-catching, with plenty of diagrams and illustrations.' Books for Keeps

Series: Ultimate Dinosaurs

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Microraptor by Ben Garrod is admired for its fresh and contemporary approach to the popular topic of dinosaurs. Celebrated as both dynamic and fascinating, the book engages both children and adults, providing new insights even for seasoned dinosaur enthusiasts. Garrod's expertise and engaging style have earned significant praise from reviewers across the board.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804548301

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Zephyr

Illustration: 50 integrated b&w

Contributors:

Illustrated by Gabriel Ugueto
Illustrated by Scott Hartman
Illustrated by Ethan Kocak

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 110g

Pages: 112

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Ben Garrod Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: Ultimate Dinosaurs

About the Author

Ben Garrod is Professor of Evolutionary Biology and Science Engagement at the University of East Anglia. He broadcasts regularly on TV and radio, most recently the BBC Mammoth Hunters documentary with Sir David Attenborough and BBC This Morning for a new dinosaur discovery, and is trustee and ambassador of a number of key conservation organisations. His previous books include The Chimpanzee and Me and his eight-book series Extinct, The Story of Life on Earth, published by Zephyr. Ben lives in Bristol and Norwich. Find Ben @Ben_garrod on Twitter and Instagram and bengarrod.co.uk

Palaeo art by Scott Hartman and Gabriel Ugueto and cartoon illustration by Ethan Kocak.