Children's Encyclopedia of Prehistoric Life (Arcturus Children's Reference Library)

by Dougal Dixon (Author) Mat Edwards (Illustrator)

Children's Encyclopedia of Prehistoric Life (Arcturus Children's Reference Library)

This fact-packed encyclopedia contains everything you need to know about prehistoric life--from Tyrannosaurus rex to terror birds, and Megalodons to mammoths.

Fantastic, newly commissioned artworks will make you feel as if you've stepped into the prehistoric world. Perfect for kids aged 8 and up wanting the latest information on dinosaurs and other prehistoric beasts.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Children's Reference Library uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to space. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple for any child's bookshelf.

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Dougal Dixon

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 .

Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781398835825
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Arcturus Editions
Publication date
March 05, 2024
Series
Arcturus Children's Reference Library
BISAC categories
JNF003050 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures
JNF025150 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | Prehistoric
JNF048040 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Reference | Encyclopedias
Library of Congress categories
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