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Dinosaurs: The Most Complete, Up-to-Date Encyclopedia for Dinosaur Lovers of All Ages
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Dinosaurs: The Most Complete, Up-to-Date Encyclopedia for Dinosaur Lovers of All Ages
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by Thomas R. Jr Dr Holtz and Luis V. Rey
Sales Rank : 12020
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Reading level: Young Adult
Hardcover: 432 pages
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers October 23, 2007
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0375824197
ISBN-13: 978-0375824197
Product Dimensions:
10.9 x 8.9 x 1.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
Product Review
(Starred Review)this eye-catching imagination grabber will be enjoyed (on different levels) by dinophiles of all ages. -- School Library Journal, December 2007
[a] rich and informative treatment of everything related to dinosaurs.even the higher-level concepts are presented remarkably clearly. -- Horn Book Magazine, January/February 2008
a very good bet for favorite 2007 dinosaur book in our PT PIXtruly sets a standard for reference material. -- Prehistoric Times, Issue 83, Fall 2007
beautifully written and illustratedthis NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book will be valuable in the middle through secondary classrooms -- NSTA
encyclopaedic in scope and exceeds all expectations. A superior book the young dinosaur lover in your life will cherish. -- Januarymagazine.com
the most dynamic title on the subject that I have seen for this age group [older kids] in awhile. -- Bookslut.com, December 2007
would work beautifully as a gift for a paleontology-minded preteenor any adults. -- Wordcandy.net
Dinosaur fans seeking exhaustive informationneed look no farther than Holtz's scientifically oriented but accessible accountan outstanding resource. -- Publishers Weekly, November 5, 2007
I am holding a treasure.This is a book that should have pride of place on any bookshelf. -- Roger Smith, Publisher, Dinosaurnews.org
This is the most comprehensive, up-to-date dinosaur book for enthusiasts of all ages, professional or non-professional in experience. -- Dino Russ's Lair
Product Description
WRITTEN BY A PROFESSIONAL paleontologist specifically for young readers, this guide to the Dinosauria is packed with enough detail and
insider information to satisfy even die-hard dinophiles! The text includes brief entries on all 800+ "named" species of Mesozoic dinosaurs, as well as chapters on the history of dinosaur discoveries, the science of dinosaur art, dinosaur biology, and much more. With sidebars by 33 world-famous paleontologists, museum-quality illustrations, and over 20 never-beforeseen restorations of new dinosaur species, this is a must-have compendium of fact and fandom that dino enthusiasts of all ages will devour with glee!
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