Jill Michelle Smith – illustratör

Discover twenty-six extraordinary extinct dinosaurs, birds, reptiles and mammals, brought to life through vibrant illustrations and amusing rhymes. Introducing many lesser-known creatures to young readers for the first time, this picture book is a must have for little explorers and budding palaeontologists everywhere. Recommended by both Key Stage 1 and 2 teachers.

Step back in time and meet the mighty megafauna that once walked the Earth! From woolly mammoths and sabre-toothed cats to giant sloths and incredible armadillos, enjoy discovering Ice Age beasts and other prehistoric mammals like never before. Perfect for Key Stages 1 and 2, and linked to curriculum topics such as fossils and the Stone Age, this colourful activity book is bursting with amazing facts, puzzles, colouring, crafting and plenty more to explore.

Unearth a prehistoric world with this fascinating first guide to fossils, ideal for helping young children (and parents) to identify some of the most common types found across the United Kingdom. Enjoy learning about nine ancient minibeasts that you can find for yourself: from tentacled ammonites and belemnites, to curiously shaped sea urchins and surprising shell fish! Featuring a foreword by Dr David Waterhouse, an expert palaeontologist (well known for his TV and Radio appearances) and Curator at the University of Cambridge, this pocket-sized beginner's guide is the must have companion for your next adventure. "Fossil hunting is a fun, exciting and free hobby. It helps us to learn about the history of life on Earth and is a great way to begin to study the natural world. It also keeps us fit and healthy by being outdoors. There’s nothing better than finding something that no one has ever seen before. Imagine being the first ever person to hold a fossil shell or sea-sponge that’s hundreds of millions of years old – now that’s really impressive!" - Dr David Waterhouse

Can you imagine never having heard of a dinosaur before? Step back in time and discover the story of the Crystal Palace Dinosaurs - the world's first dinosaur park! Still standing in Crystal Palace Park today, the fabulous and fascinating creatures in this book were built as life-sized sculptures in 1854 and show how the Victorians thought prehistoric life would have looked and lived. Discover fourteen extraordinary extinct dinosaurs, reptiles and mammals, brought to life through vibrant illustrations and amusing rhymes. Introducing the Crystal Palace Dinosaurs to young readers for the first time, this picture book is a must have for little explorers and budding palaeontologists everywhere! Recommended by both KS1 and KS2 teachers, learn about some of the first fossils ever discovered, how they were brought to life and the people that shaped our understanding of natural history today, including Mary Anning, Charles Darwin and Richard Owen.