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Discover: Dinosaurs (Ready Activated)
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Get ready to discover the Jurassic and beyond with this interactive, illustrated guide for kids 8-12. What did a T. Rex sound like? How do you pronounce Parasaurolophus? Travel back to the world of the dinosaurs to find out. Get ready for an interactive reading experience...
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Get ready to discover the Jurassic and beyond with this interactive, illustrated guide for kids 8-12.
What did a T. Rex sound like? How do you pronounce Parasaurolophus? Travel back to the world of the dinosaurs to find out. Get ready for an interactive reading experience like no other, where books come alive in a whole new way.
Talk to the book to play games, quiz yourself, learn the latest dinosaur facts, and even hear how scientists think dinosaurs sounded. From bird's-eye views of the different time periods to up-close looks at individual creatures, you’ll see—and hear—dinosaurs as you’ve never encountered them before.
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ISBN: 9798886743036
Publisher: Weldon Owen, Incorporated
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 21 October 2025
Country: United States
Imprint: Weldon Owen, Incorporated
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 13.0mm
Width: 242.0mm
Height: 265.0mm
Weight: 624g
Pages: 64
About the Author
Weldon Owen is an imprint of Insight Editions, a publisher of illustrated books on food & drink, photography, music, and popular culture. Elegant and informative, Weldon Owen titles showcase the best of art, photography, and design in exquisite presentations of the bookmaker's craft. They are located in San Rafael, CA.
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