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Get to know more than 100 of the world's favourite dinosaurs and other prehistoric life forms with this essential illustrated introduction.This must-have first book on dinosaurs and other ancient creatures is filled with beautiful illustrations and storybook text on every page, perfect for early readers who want to know more about the life that once roamed our planet. The Bedtime Book of Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life includes the earliest life that appeared in the ocean, to the giant dinosaurs, and the wonderfully weird mammals that followed them. Children aged 3-5 can discover a huge variety of organisms that are shown within the three chapters, which cover the Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic eras. With old favourites, such as Tyrannosaurus and Triceratops, as well as new discoveries, including Yi and Changmiania, there is something for every young fan of the primeval world.Inside the pages of this exciting dinosaur book, you'll find:- An introduction to the essential information about each prehistoric species in a friendly, accessible way.- Beautiful and accurate illustrations combined with introductory reference text about a wide variety of dinosaurs and other ancient plants and animals.- Engaging text for young children that can be read aloud - perfect for parents, carers, and children to enjoy at bedtime. - A one-hit introduction to prehistoric life, featuring more than 100 animals - an essential addition to every 3-5 year old's library.This exciting dinosaur guide helps to develop an early understanding of the prehistoric world for little ones and clearly explains the key features of each animal or plant, as well as how to say their names. A timeless gift book, this is a must-have for parents, carers, and educators who want to introduce core dinosaur knowledge at a young age in a fun and engaging way.

Get to know more than 100 of the world's favourite dinosaurs and animals with this bedtime books boxset for young children.This must-have box set for children aged 3-5 contains two books, The Bedtime Book of Dinosaurs, and The Bedtime Book of Animals, which have beautiful illustrations and storybook text on every page for gentle bedtime reading.The Bedtime Book of AnimalsCreatures from each of the core animal groups are featured in six dedicated chapters (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates). Turn each page to find out more about animals around the world.The Bedtime Book of DinosaursExplore the earliest life that appeared in the ocean, the giant dinosaurs and the wonderfully weird creatures that followed them. Features well-known favourites, such as Tyrannosaurus and Triceratops, as well as lesser-known discoveries, including Yi and Changmiania.This children’s bedtime boxset offers:- An introduction to the animal kingdom and the prehistoric world through facts and bright illustrations.- Engaging text for young children that can be read aloud – perfect for parents, carers, and children to enjoy at bedtime.- Information on more than 100 dinosaurs and animals - an essential addition to every 3–5 year old’s library.This exciting bedtime book collection for little ones helps to develop an early understanding of animals and dinosaurs and clearly explains each one. A timeless gift, this must-have box set features a wide variety of animals, from teeny-tiny insects to gigantic elephants and whales, as well as dinosaurs and other prehistoric life.

A beautiful collection featuring notes, spectacular photos and illustrations of more than 100 fossils.A compact version of DK’s bestselling anthology series, An Anthology of Fossils is perfect for young palaeontologists aged 7-9 to take on the go.An Anthology of Fossils will uncover mind-boggling facts about the world that existed long, long ago - learn all about glittering ammonites, dinosaur bones, delicate leaf impressions and much more. Children can marvel at a wide range of fossils that no collection would be complete without.This impressive fossil anthology for kids offers:The fourth book in the new compact spin-off of the bestselling Children’s Anthologies series, selling more than 100,000 copies in the UK.A magnificent collection of over 100 fossils, including plant profiles and animal fossils.A quality gift book, with metallic foil and striking photographs on every page.An Anthology of Fossils pairs photography with storybook descriptions that will captivate young readers, with information on how to identify different types of fossils and where to find them. Featuring informative notes, photographs and illustrations by the artist behind DK’s bestselling Anthology series, this book will be one to treasure for young palaeontologists.More in the seriesAn Anthology of Fossils is part of the beautiful, new and compact Anthology spin-off series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore geology and earth materials with Rocks and Minerals, forage for mushroom species with the Fungi field guide or uncover different shells with An Anthology of Shells.

* 2nd Place in the ASE (The Association for Science and Education) Book of the Year Award 2021 *What did your Guinea pig's great great great great great grandparent look like? Palaeontologist Dr Dean Lomax takes a look at seven favourite pets and, using fossil clues, reveals their prehistoric animal ancestors.We take a close look at our pets, from guinea pigs to cats to horses, and - as if they were furry time machines - use fossil facts to trace them back to their prehistoric animal ancestors, with bright , fun illustrations and plenty of facts for readers to get their teeth into. Written by palaeontologist Dr Dean Lomax.Incredible pop-ups bring you face-to-face with awesome ancient creatures, including a Velociraptor, a sabre-tooth cat and the giant snake Titanoboa. Full of fun facts about amazing animals and fascinating fossils.

What did a penguin's great, great, great, great, GREAT grandparent look like? Find out with incredible POP-UP pages!Palaeontologist Dr Dean Lomax takes a closer look at seven wild animals and, using fossil clues, reveals who their prehistoric relatives were. From a mighty whale to a tiny dragonfly, find out about the wild creatures and their animal families today. Then open the fold-out pages to reveal awesome pop-ups, bringing you face-to-face with their long-extinct ancestors. Go head-to-head with the woolly mammoth, meet the mega shark Megalodon and get to know the prehistoric penguin named Icadyptes. Discover how these animals lived long ago, how they are different to their modern relatives - and how they are the same.Full of fascinating facts, bright illustrations and real fossil finds, meet PREHISTORIC BEASTS of the past.

'A warp-speed tour of dinosaurs, with an expert guide' PROF. STEVE BRUSATTE, bestselling author of The Rise and Fall of Dinosaurs'A fun, speedy read for grown-ups who love dinosaurs - a great way to get into the subject' PROF. MICHAEL BENTON, author of The Dinosaurs Rediscovered---------Travel back to the prehistoric world and discover the most fascinating parts of the lives of Earth's most awe-inspiring creatures - the dinosaurs. Dr Dean Lomax brings these prehistoric creatures to life in ten bite-sized essays, written for people short on time but not curiosity. Making big ideas simple, Dean takes readers on a journey to uncover what makes a dinosaur a dinosaur, what dinosaurs ate, how they evolved, what caused them to go extinct, and more! Perfect for anyone fascinated by the dinosaur exhibits at museums, palaeontology and fans of Jurassic Park.---------'An eminently accessible read...a perfect primer (or refresher) for dino fans and newbies, yet doesn't skimp on the fascinating details that make 21st-century palaeontology so vibrant' DR REBECCA WRAGG SYKES, author of Kindred