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Encyclopedia of dinosaurs and prehistoric life

By Steve Parker

Dinosaurs vanished, yet their surprising descendants still soar above us today—how did that happen?

informative · fascinating · visual · comprehensive

Genres

Non-fiction Animals Nature

What is Encyclopedia of dinosaurs and prehistoric life about?

Travel through the history of life on Earth, from the earliest plants and amphibians to the reptiles, dinosaurs and mammals that followed. Discover how dinosaurs lived, what they looked like and why some species, including T. rex, became so famous. Explore remarkable fossil discoveries, the changing worlds of the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, and the surprising link between dinosaurs and modern birds. With clear explanations, illustrations and fascinating facts, this guide brings prehistoric life vividly to life.

About the author

Steve Parker is a British author who loves writing exciting science and nature books for children. He has written over 300 books, including 'Science Crazy' and 'The Human Body Book'. Steve enjoys making complicated topics fun and easy to understand, helping young readers discover the wonders of the world around them.

Pages

384 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2017

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