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Tyrannosaurus Rex

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Tyrannosaurus Rex challenges common dinosaur myths, revealing that not all dinos were green and scaly, that some cooed like pigeons, and the ultimate prehistoric predator may not even have been a dinosaur. Join Professor Ben Garrod as he combines top-level science with humour to explore evolutionary arms races, habitats, species, and the latest discoveries. This engaging book includes expert insights, quizzes, and fossil facts, making it part of the Ultimate Dinosaur series perfect for young dinosaur enthusiasts.
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Ideal for children and young readers fascinated by dinosaurs and prehistoric life, especially those who enjoy science presented with humour and current research. Suitable for curious minds eager to explore natural history through engaging text and interactive content.

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Evolutionary biologist and TV scientist, Professor Ben Garrod's fun, funny, informative and collectable eight book series Ultimate Dinosaurs, includes T. rex, Diplodocus, Spinosaurus and Ankylosaurus.

Evolutionary biologist and TV scientist, Professor Ben Garrod's fun, funny, informative and collectable eight book series Ultimate Dinosaurs, includes T. rex, Diplodocus, Spinosaurus and Ankylosaurus.

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Did you know that not all dinosaurs were green and scaly? Some were ginger and feathered, or perhaps they didn't all roar—they cooed like pigeons. And the ultimate prehistoric predator was actually not a dinosaur. What do you think you know about Tyrannosaurus rex? Test your knowledge on Tyrannosaurus rex and seven more dinosaurs 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.

Series: Ultimate Dinosaurs

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NatSCA calls it 'a celebration of everything that science is really about,' while BBC Wildlife Magazine describes it as 'a perfect primer for kids to learn more about the amazing "terrible lizards."' Chris Evans from Virgin Radio praises Ben Garrod's expertise and personality, and The Bookseller highlights its fresh perspective on a popular subject. Books for Keeps notes its collectable, eye-catching design packed with useful diagrams and illustrations.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804549698

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Zephyr

Edition: Unabridged edition

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 112g

Pages: 112

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.

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