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Series: Encyclopedia Prehistorica
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Pop-up fans and dinosaur aficionados alike will delight in this gorgeous deluxe edition of Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart’s best-selling paleontological opus with a gold-foiled dinosaur and special pop-up embedded in the cover.Open this book and a massive T. rex springs out, flashing a jaw full...
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Pop-up fans and dinosaur aficionados alike will delight in this gorgeous deluxe edition of Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart’s best-selling paleontological opus with a gold-foiled dinosaur and special pop-up embedded in the cover.
Open this book and a massive T. rex springs out, flashing a jaw full of jagged teeth. Turn to the next spread and a ravishing raptor unfurls and appears to fly off the edge of the page. Inside this amazing book are “shield bearers” in full body armor, creatures with frilly headgear, long-necked giants, and much more—including amusing tidbits on the history of paleontology. Full of fun facts and lighthearted good humor, this breathtaking book includes fascinating information about popular dinosaurs as well as many lesser-known varieties in a volume that will be read, admired, and treasured forever.
Open this book and a massive T. rex springs out, flashing a jaw full of jagged teeth. Turn to the next spread and a ravishing raptor unfurls and appears to fly off the edge of the page. Inside this amazing book are “shield bearers” in full body armor, creatures with frilly headgear, long-necked giants, and much more—including amusing tidbits on the history of paleontology. Full of fun facts and lighthearted good humor, this breathtaking book includes fascinating information about popular dinosaurs as well as many lesser-known varieties in a volume that will be read, admired, and treasured forever.
Series: Encyclopedia Prehistorica
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Pre-orderEncyclopedia Prehistorica Dinosaurs Deluxe Gift Edition
Pop-up fans and dinosaur aficionados alike will delight in this gorgeous deluxe edition of Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart’s best-selling paleontological opus with a gold-foiled dinosaur and special pop-up embedded in the cover.Open this book and a massive T. rex springs out, flashing a jaw full of jagged teeth. Turn to the next spread and a ravishing raptor unfurls and...Hardback$6999Elsewhere:$7499Unit price /UnavailableOut 1 Nov 2026Pre-order
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ISBN: 9781536255188
Publisher: Candlewick Press,U.S.
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 27 October 2026
Country: United States
Imprint: Candlewick Press,U.S.
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Robert Sabuda
- Illustrated by Matthew Reinhart
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 191.0mm
Height: 240.0mm
Weight: 567g
Pages: 12
About the Author
Matthew Reinhart is the co-creator of the Encyclopedia Prehistorica and Encyclopedia Mythologica books. He has also created many other award-winning pop-up books, including Cinderella: A Pop-Up Fairy Tale, Star Wars: A Pop-Up Guide to the Galaxy, and Mommy? by Maurice Sendak and Arthur Yorinks. He lives in New York City.
Robert Sabuda is internationally acclaimed for his stunning pop-up books, including Ten Horse Farm, The Christmas Story, and the best-selling Encyclopedia Prehistorica and Encyclopedia Mythologica series, created with Matthew Reinhart. Robert Sabuda lives in New York City.
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