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DK Eyewitness Books
Dinosaur
Meet the incredible monsters of the prehistoric world.
Dig into the past and discover dinosaurs by examining the fossils they left behind. This essential guide to dinosaurs, from tiny, chicken-sized Compsognathus to the mighty, long-necked Brachiosaurus, this book unearths fascinating facts about these prehistoric creatures.
DK Eyewitness Dinosaur looks closely at different types of dinosaurs and their body parts, diets, senses, evolution, and more. With colorful and factual illustrations commissioned with expert guidance, and informative labels, statistics, and fun-filled facts, this is the perfect all around guide for dinosaur lovers and budding paleontologists. Take a trip through the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods and enjoy learning all there is to know about your favorite prehistoric creatures.
With a groundbreaking visual approach, and clear, child-friendly text, DK Eyewitness books have been trusted favorites of parents, teachers, and school-age children since 1985. Now the series is having an exciting makeover, with a fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new eyewitness feature--fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field. Perfectly conceived for younger readers, and packed with pictures, stories, at-a-glance infographics, and so much more, let Eyewitness be your expert guide to a world that is always changing.
Dig into the past and discover dinosaurs by examining the fossils they left behind. This essential guide to dinosaurs, from tiny, chicken-sized Compsognathus to the mighty, long-necked Brachiosaurus, this book unearths fascinating facts about these prehistoric creatures.
DK Eyewitness Dinosaur looks closely at different types of dinosaurs and their body parts, diets, senses, evolution, and more. With colorful and factual illustrations commissioned with expert guidance, and informative labels, statistics, and fun-filled facts, this is the perfect all around guide for dinosaur lovers and budding paleontologists. Take a trip through the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods and enjoy learning all there is to know about your favorite prehistoric creatures.
With a groundbreaking visual approach, and clear, child-friendly text, DK Eyewitness books have been trusted favorites of parents, teachers, and school-age children since 1985. Now the series is having an exciting makeover, with a fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new eyewitness feature--fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field. Perfectly conceived for younger readers, and packed with pictures, stories, at-a-glance infographics, and so much more, let Eyewitness be your expert guide to a world that is always changing.
72 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1985
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David Lambert
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David Lambert is an editor with the prize-winning Diagram Group, which specializes in the creation of illustrated reference books of all kinds. For more than 50 years he has written about everything from dinosaurs and ancient civilizations to dogs and outer space. His name might not always be on the cover, but it is usually inside the book.
Please see: David Lambert
David Lambert is an editor with the prize-winning Diagram Group, which specializes in the creation of illustrated reference books of all kinds. For more than 50 years he has written about everything from dinosaurs and ancient civilizations to dogs and outer space. His name might not always be on the cover, but it is usually inside the book.
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Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews
November 29, 2022
This is a great beginners book for learning about dinosaurs!
It gives explanations about the three eras of dinosaurs, what dinosaurs lived in those eras, and the overview of the different categories of dinosaurs.
It gives explanations about the three eras of dinosaurs, what dinosaurs lived in those eras, and the overview of the different categories of dinosaurs.
March 28, 2024
Hella nostalgic and now I'm armed with many more dinosaur facts!
Now I need to find something else to do when I'm bored at work.
Now I need to find something else to do when I'm bored at work.
July 15, 2024
Brilliant book..so many dinos in here I've never even heard of and really enjoyed going through it with the kids.
December 23, 2024
Neat info about dinosaurs. Best used as a coffee table book for kids.
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January 19, 2022Disclaimer: I got a copy through a Goodreads giveaway.
I enjoyed this book. My four year-old grandson and I enjoyed looking at this book and talking about scary and wonderful things. Including his many favorite dinosaurs. I also read the book myself. I have a geology degree and many of his toy dinosaurs at our house used to be mine. This book has many topics about dinosaurs. Each time you flip the page you are treated to a new two-page layout on a specific topic. Terrible Tails. Arms and Hands. Little and Large. Evolution. Eggs and Young. These pages have many great photos and drawings to illustrate the ideas and points. The book is meant for kids who can read, and it would certainly encourage kids to read. And thankfully when they try to read Muttaburrasaurus, page 65 has a pronunciation guide. I wish I had that guide as a little kid. And in college!
I enjoyed this book. My four year-old grandson and I enjoyed looking at this book and talking about scary and wonderful things. Including his many favorite dinosaurs. I also read the book myself. I have a geology degree and many of his toy dinosaurs at our house used to be mine. This book has many topics about dinosaurs. Each time you flip the page you are treated to a new two-page layout on a specific topic. Terrible Tails. Arms and Hands. Little and Large. Evolution. Eggs and Young. These pages have many great photos and drawings to illustrate the ideas and points. The book is meant for kids who can read, and it would certainly encourage kids to read. And thankfully when they try to read Muttaburrasaurus, page 65 has a pronunciation guide. I wish I had that guide as a little kid. And in college!
January 4, 2022
This is a new edition of the DK Eyewitness Dinosaur book. I am eager to explore it with my grandchildren. It is filled with interesting facts about dinosaurs and has terrific illustrations.
A significant disappointment with the book is that it is softbound. We still have our hardbound copies of DK books from our own children. I am concerned that this new book, which was a Goodreads Giveaway, will not hold up for our new generation of dinosaur explorers.
In addition, the cover illustration of a rather fierce dinosaur with an open mouth may be frightening for younger readers. I would rethink the cover art and make it more inviting.
A significant disappointment with the book is that it is softbound. We still have our hardbound copies of DK books from our own children. I am concerned that this new book, which was a Goodreads Giveaway, will not hold up for our new generation of dinosaur explorers.
In addition, the cover illustration of a rather fierce dinosaur with an open mouth may be frightening for younger readers. I would rethink the cover art and make it more inviting.
February 2, 2022
I received this book as part of a giveaway. Dinosaur books are very popular in our small school library and this new one from DK has quickly become a favorite! The colorful images appeal to kids of all ages and there are so many interesting facts that the older students are enthralled as well!
September 3, 2022
I got this book for my twin 3 year olds and they loved this book. They know how to say every dinosaur in this book. Great book.
I read this again.
I read this again.
January 17, 2022
This is a great introductory book on dinosaurs. Good to read with a young elementary age child or an older elementary child could read alone. Full of pictures and great explanations.
February 14, 2022
Quick and informative amongst all of the over filled books on the shelf. My kiddos love it!
February 16, 2022
My grandson loved this book! He spent hours looking at all of the pictures and learning all of the fun dinosaur facts. He's almost 4 years old. I think an older child would enjoy the book even more.
February 17, 2022
Wonderful Illustrations and information. Great for my dinosaur loving grandson!
July 11, 2022
I received this book as part of a giveaway. My kiddos love dinosaurs and this book was a huge hit. As always with DK books, the pictures are impressive and it is chock full of facts.
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