Velociraptor

Name: Velociraptor
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781804549704
Price: 17.99 NZD
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By Ben Garrod

Series: Ultimate Dinosaurs

Summary

Velociraptor by Ben Garrod is an engaging and educational children's book that delves into the life and times of the velociraptor. With vivid illustrations and captivating facts, it explores the ancient world these fascinating dinosaurs inhabited, offering young readers a glimpse into their behaviour, habitats, and discoveries through the lens of a palaeontologist.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Velociraptor

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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by dinosaurs and love learning about the prehistoric world. It's perfect for young readers with a keen interest in natural history and science, offering a thrilling exploration of one of the most famous dinosaurs.

Velociraptor

Evolutionary biologist and TV scientist, Professor Ben Garrod's fun, funny, informative and collectable eight-book series, Ultimate Dinosaurs, continues with Triceratops, Stegosaurus, Velociraptor and Microraptor.

Description

Did you know Velociraptor was about as tall as a turkey? But could it fly? And how did it use its deadly claws?

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.

'A celebration of everything that science is really about.' NatSCA

'A perfect primer for kids to learn more about the amazing "terrible lizards".' BBC Wildlife Magazine

'He's the man! The genius is his knowledge; the genius is the man himself!' Chris Evans, Virgin Radio Breakfast Show

'Shines a fresh, contemporary light on this ever-popular topic.' The Bookseller

'Collectable and eye-catching, with plenty of diagrams and illustrations.' Books for Keeps

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Velociraptor by Ben Garrod is a children's book that receives praise for making complex scientific information accessible and engaging for young readers. The illustrations and lively writing bring the world of velociraptors to life, sparking curiosity and interest in palaeontology. The book is well-regarded for its ability to entertain while educating children about these fascinating creatures.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804549704

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Zephyr

Illustration: 45 integrated b&w illustrations

Contributors:

Illustrated by Gabriel Ugueto
Illustrated by Scott Hartman
Illustrated by Ethan Kocak

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 110g

Pages: 112

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Ben Garrod Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: Ultimate Dinosaurs

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.