Illustrations and text look at how dinosaur remains have been excavated and studied, what we know about how dinosaurs lived, about related prehistoric creatures, and about why dinosaurs are extinct.

Presents a series of facts about dinosaurs, the history of their discovery, and life in the time of the dinosaurs, arranged by time period.

Overflowing with interesting information, fun facts and vibrant illustrations, this larger format book helps kids learn about all different kinds of dinosaurs and what happened to them.

"From small, agile predators with daggerlike teeth to harmless plant eaters as tall as four-story buildings, Dinosaurs brings these fascinating prehistoric creatures back to life in text and illustrations." - from back cover.

"Filled with fascinating facts about more than 125 dinosaurs, from the Allosaurus to Yutyrannus! Learn where they lived, what they ate, and how to pronounce their names...Visit the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods to learn about the dinos who lived then and their habitats."--

"Whether you're a dinosaur fan or just simply enjoy practical hands-on projects, this dynamic dinosaur book combines creativity with a prehistoric twist. Each of the super-fun make-and-do projects in this book comes with simple step-by-step photographs and instructions that will inspire imaginative minds and bring the dinosaur world to life!"--

Introduces dinosaurs and their world, discussing such topics as their food, life cycles, means of hunting, and means of fighting and defense.

Detailed color illustrations an informative text provide readers with facts about dinosaurs.

Dinosaurs dominated the Earth for more than 150 million years, and they've been an endless source of fascination since fossils were first discovered. These traces of their existence constantly revolutionize what we know about the captivating creatures, and Big Book of Dinosaurs includes the latest theories and findings! Kids will be able to follow in the footsteps of paleontologists as they learn what a fossil is, how they are preserved, and where...

Before humans took their first steps, there were billions of years of vibrant and varied life-forms on Earth. Discover the story of our planet during this time, from the formation of the universe to the first mammals and all the incredible life that flourished in between. Covering ice ages and fossils, the first life in the sea and on land, the time of the dinosaurs, and the rise of mammals, Martin Jenkins navigates through millennia of prehistory...