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This beautifully illustrated full-colour hardback brings the prehistoric world to life, showcasing over 150 dinosaurs, pterosaurs, and early mammals in a book that's sure to surprise and delight young readers. Based on the latest understanding of dinosaur life, this definitive guide tackles the questions kids really want answered. Discover which dinosaur could run the fastest, why some dinosaurs lived in herds, and what made T. rex a formidable predator. This is prehistory for kids who really want to know. Includes • A dinosaur timeline showing the stages of evolution • Profiles of dinosaurs, including stats, hunting techniques and their adaptations • A quiz to test children's new knowledge • A glossary of key terms Covering topics from biology, ecology and geography, this book is a great resource for home learning, ideal for children aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Illustrated Encyclopedia series brings together beautifully illustrated, fact-packed encyclopedias for children. Entertaining, visually appealing and accessible, these hardback guides are perfect for any child's bookshelf.

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Claudia Martin is a highly respected author of non-fiction for children and young adults, with an exceptional talent for making complex ideas accessible. She specializes in the subjects of geography, science, and the natural world. Her books have been translated into 14 languages and have sold over a quarter of a million copies. She lives in London Dougal Dixon (consultant) has a degree in geology from The University of St Andrews. Dougal is an award-winning author and has also acted as a consultant for video animations of dinosaurs. He is a trustee of the Dinosaur Society, UK. Marc Pattenden is a illustrator and digital artist who creates colourful engaging work, full of texture and atmosphere. Marc finds the process of illustration a totally joyful experience and hopes to be drawing beautiful pictures for many years to come. He is from Lewes, in the UK.

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