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Inside Info: Taking Apart a T. rex

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Series: Inside Info
Brief Description
Peel back, take apart and get inside the awesome science of a T. rex, then put it back together again! Inside Info: Taking Apart a T. rex is full of the razor-sharp, super-sturdy and essential structures that made up this fierce predator. From the innermost to... Read More
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Peel back, take apart and get inside the awesome science of a T. rex, then put it back together again!

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Peel back, take apart and get inside the awesome science of a T. rex, then put it back together again!

Inside Info: Taking Apart a T. rex is full of the razor-sharp, super-sturdy and essential structures that made up this fierce predator. From the innermost to the outermost body bits - including the interior of its tough bones, its surprisingly small brain and its layers of protective skin - we get to know the parts and processes that kept a T. rex running. Finally, see how we know so much about the T. rex's insides through the amazing science of palaeontology putting the pieces together.

Contents include: The world of T. rex, Inside a T. rex, Skeleton, Leg bones, Slicing into a Bone, Muscles, Inside its head, T. rex mouth (teeth, tongue and jaw), T. rex brain, T. rex sense organs, T. rex's Torso, Inside an egg, Putting a T. rex together.

Inside Info is a stylish and engrossing series of books diving into the layers of things kids are curious about - giving them the chance to pull it all apart and put it back together again, while learning STEM fundamentals! Full of cross-sections, cutaways, exploded diagrams, labels, jokes, and Easter-egg details for the curious reader aged 7+ to discover.

The series presents the Inside Info of: A Supercar, A Rocket, A Rollercoaster, A T. rex, The Human Body and A Coral Reef.

Series: Inside Info

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  • Inside Info: Taking Apart a T. rex
    Peel back, take apart and get inside the awesome science of a T. rex, then put it back together again! Inside Info: Taking Apart a T. rex is full of the razor-sharp, super-sturdy and essential structures that made up this fierce predator. From the innermost to the outermost body bits - including the interior of its tough bones, its surprisingly...
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  • Inside Info: Taking Apart a T. rex
    Peel back, take apart and get inside the awesome science of a T. rex, then put it back together again! Inside Info: Taking Apart a T. rex is full of the razor-sharp, super-sturdy and essential structures that made up this fierce predator. From the innermost to the outermost body bits - including the interior of its tough bones, its surprisingly...
    Hardback
    $3499
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Inside Info: Taking Apart the Human Body
    Peel back, take apart and get inside the awesome science of the human body, then put it back together again! Inside Info: Taking Apart the Human Body is full of the fast-pumping, electric and surprising features of our insides. Working inwards from the outermost body bits—our millions of hairs and many layers of protective skin—to the very centre of our...
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  • Inside Info: Taking Apart a Supercar
    Peel back, take apart, reassemble and enjoy the awesome science of supercars! Inside Info: Taking Apart a Supercar is full of turbo-charged, sleek and surprising features of supercars of all kinds. Working inwards from the outermost layer—the streamlined spoilers and five layers of protective paint—to the heart of its power—the engine—we get to know the parts and process of making...
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  • Inside Info: Taking Apart a Rocket
    For any kid who's ever wanted to take a rocket apart to see how it works - this book invites you to slice, dice and delve into these amazing machines! Inside Info: Taking Apart a Rocket is a feast of facts, figures, diagrams and details with no layer unexplored. Pull apart all the rocket's stages, fuel tanks, engine parts, boosters,...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526327123

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 August 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wayland

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Sean O'Brien

Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 214.0mm

Height: 266.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Chris Oxlade (Author)

Chris Oxlade is an experienced writer of information books for children. He specialises in science and technology, and has written more than sixty titles, on subjects ranging from kites to virtual reality, as well as books on various forms of transport.

Sean O'Brien (Illustrator)

Sean O'Brien (He/Him) is an Illustrator based along the Sunny South Coast in Brighton, UK. With a love of mark making and traditional drawing, he uses humour, staging and a playful colour palette to visually communicate through his illustrations. Outside of cycling, running and walking in the countryside, he enjoys science, sports and buildings, especially when being close by to draw them!

www.seanrobobrien.com

www.instagram.com/seanrobobrien_

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  • Inside Info: Taking Apart a Rollercoaster
    For any kid who's ever wanted to take a rollercoaster apart to see how it works - this book invites you to slice, dice and delve into these amazing machines! Inside Info: Taking Apart a Rollercoaster is a feast of facts, figures, diagrams and details with no layer unexplored. Pull apart all the rollercoaster's key parts: the tracks, cars, safety...
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    Peel back, take apart and get inside the awesome science of a T. rex, then put it back together again! Inside Info: Taking Apart a T. rex is full of the razor-sharp, super-sturdy and essential structures that made up this fierce predator. From the innermost to the outermost body bits - including the interior of its tough bones, its surprisingly...
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  • Inside Info: Taking Apart the Human Body
    Peel back, take apart and get inside the awesome science of the human body, then put it back together again! Inside Info: Taking Apart the Human Body is full of the fast-pumping, electric and surprising features of our insides. Working inwards from the outermost body bits—our millions of hairs and many layers of protective skin—to the very centre of our...
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  • Inside Info: Taking Apart a Supercar
    Peel back, take apart, reassemble and enjoy the awesome science of supercars! Inside Info: Taking Apart a Supercar is full of turbo-charged, sleek and surprising features of supercars of all kinds. Working inwards from the outermost layer—the streamlined spoilers and five layers of protective paint—to the heart of its power—the engine—we get to know the parts and process of making...
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    Sold Out
  • Inside Info: Taking Apart a Rocket
    For any kid who's ever wanted to take a rocket apart to see how it works - this book invites you to slice, dice and delve into these amazing machines! Inside Info: Taking Apart a Rocket is a feast of facts, figures, diagrams and details with no layer unexplored. Pull apart all the rocket's stages, fuel tanks, engine parts, boosters,...
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