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Children's Encyclopedia of Prehistoric Life

Dougal Dixon Mat Edwards

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English
Arcturus
01 March 2024
Written by expert Dougal Dixon, this captivating hardback encyclopedia charts a thrilling history from the origins of life and the Age of the Dinosaurs, to the rise of the mammals and the Ice Age. Packed with original full-colour illustrations and fascinating facts, this highly-visual guide reflects the very latest discoveries. See creatures such as T. rex in a new light, and marvel at other extraordinary animals - from the pterosaurs, the largest creatures ever to fly, to Paraceratherium, a rhino taller than a giraffe! It's perfect for kids aged 8+ wanting the latest information on dinosaurs and other prehistoric beasts.
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Illustrated by:   Mat Edwards
Imprint:   Arcturus
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 280mm,  Width: 225mm,  Spine: 15mm
Weight:   835g
ISBN:   9781398813809
ISBN 10:   139881380X
Series:   Arcturus Children's Reference Library
Pages:   128
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Recommended Age:   From 8 to 12 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Dougal Dixon is an award-winning author, geologist, palaeontologist and educator who has written several acclaimed titles on dinosaurs for adults and children. Dougal was presented with the Distinguished Achievement Award for Excellence in Educational Journalism by The Educational Press Association of America in 1993, The Children's Book Council 1994 Outstanding Trade Science Book Award, and the Times Educational Supplement Primary Schoolbook Award 1996. In 1996 he was appointed as a trustee of the Dinosaur Society, UK. In 2019, his ""When the Whales Walked"", was awarded the Children's Choice Award by the School Library Association. He has made several television appearances, and acted as a consultant and animator for a video programme about dinosaurs. Mat Edwards is an extraordinarily versatile artist, who can create everything from photorealistic prehistoric vistas to vintage-style paintings. Such was Mat's talent at school that he won a four-year apprenticeship with Johnson Mattheys, where he learned at the feet of some tremendously skilled artists. Mat is admired for his talent, imagination, and eye for detail.

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