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My Book of Fossils

A fact-filled guide to prehistoric life
By DK and Dean R. Lomax
Series: My Book of
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My Book of Fossils by DK and Dean R. Lomax is a captivating exploration into the world of fossils, perfect for young readers with a keen interest in palaeontology. The book introduces various kinds of fossils, explaining their formation and significance, while providing fascinating facts and insights into the prehistoric world. It blends stunning visuals with engaging content, making complex scientific topics accessible and exciting for all ages.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by palaeontology and the ancient world of fossils. It offers a captivating journey through Earth's history, revealing the secrets of prehistoric life with stunning visuals and expert insights. Perfect for those with a curious mind and a love for science and nature.

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My Book of Fossils

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A friendly first guide to the amazing variety of fossils found on Earth.

Unearth the treasures from the prehistoric world beneath your feet.

From glittering ammonites to razor-sharp dinosaur claws and delicate leaf impressions, uncover our world's primeval past through the incredible fossils left behind. Arranged into plants and animals, there are profiles of 50 key fossils, including well-loved favourites, such as Triceratops, and more curious remains, such as fossil fish teeth.

Learn all about how fossils form, where they are found, and how ancient animals are reconstructed. Filled with facts and containing recently discovered species, this book will help even the biggest fossil fans learn something new. Stunning photographs can be studied in detail, while pronunciation guides help with tricky names, and a visual index provides a quick overview of all the key species in the book.

My Book of Fossils is an engrossing children's book about fossils and dinosaurs, and is sure to be a hit with fact-obsessed young enthusiasts of all things prehistoric.

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My Book of Fossils by DK and Dean R. Lomax presents captivating visuals and explanations suitable for young readers. Reviewers appreciate its engaging approach to introducing children to the world of palaeontology, noting that it effectively combines educational content with vivid images to spark curiosity about natural history. The book is praised for being accessible, informative, and an excellent starting point for budding fossil enthusiasts.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241533369

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 February 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK Children

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 202.0mm

Height: 262.0mm

Weight: 541g

Pages: 96

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About the Author

Dr Dean Lomax is a palaeontologist, presenter, and author. He has loved dinosaurs since he was a child and is now a world expert on ichthyosaurs - having named five new species. He often appears as an expert on TV, and has also written My Book of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life for DK.

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