Spotter S Guide To Dinosaurs And Other Prehistoric Animals

Identifies dinosaurs, fish, amphibians, and early reptiles from prehistoric times and describes how they are studied through the analysis of fossils

Travel back in time to a world millions of years before humans to become a dinosaur spotter. Are you ready to meet the most awesome beasts of all time? Step into a prehistoric world where dinosaurs rule the land. This spotter’s guide gives you the essential information on what to look out for as you roam the ancient continents. There are more than 160 different dinosaurs to spot, including the latest discoveries. An A-Z fact file makes this book very easy to use. There are top tips to keep you safe, hundreds of facts and figures, and a pronunciation guide for each dinosaur.

Describes the prehistoric animals that lived in various areas of the world during the different geological periods, from the Triassic through the Cretaceous.

A fun introduction to prehistoric creatures that are not dinosaurs, and why! Everyone knows what a dinosaur is, right? Well, maybe not. Dinosaurs are actually just one type of extinct animal from prehistoric times. So, what sets them apart? Here, readers are introduced to ten prehistoric animals. Each one looks like a dinosaur. But it’s missing at least one key characteristic of all true dinosaurs. Animal by animal, each of those characteristics is added to a growing list, until, by the end of the book, readers know just what makes a dinosaur a dinosaur! A dinosaur by any other name is . . . not a dinosaur, of course!

What if elephants were as small as dogs? What if frogs were protected by armor? In prehistoric times, they were! In fact, other than a few unique changes, lots of prehistoric beasts looked similar to modern animals that live on Earth. Hedgehogs had long tails and no quills, some birds laid eggs the size of footballs, and dragonflies could eat reptiles and amphibians! If these extinct beasts came to life, they might look familiar—but you wouldn't want to get in their way! Read this book to learn more about the incredible and terrifying prehistoric ancestors of modern animals.

Strap on your pack, grab some binoculars and get ready for a journey into your own imagination with this spotter's guide for dinosaur lovers of all ages. Packed with useful dinosaur spotter information, you'll be able to tell whether that big-horned dinosaur is eyeing you up for a snack or if he's more interested in ferns, find out where on Earth the dinos are, how big (or small) they could be, and much more.