A book to treasure, this is an in-depth look at the creatures of the pre-historic world with stunning, carefully drawn illustrations capturing the details of how they would have looked. Much of the geology and biology of the planet from the very earliest moments of its creation has now been reconstructed. From this evidence the detailed texts and beautiful illustrations have been created. The special characteristics of the creatures of the sea, land and air are all included. Taken together, they give an amazing account of the earliest life on earth.
Children's Dinosaur and Prehistorical Animal Encyclopedia A Comprehensive Look at the Prehistoric World with Hundreds of Superb Illustrations Synopsis
Which were the first animals to walk on land? Which dinosaur had a 24ft long neck? This is a stunning new encyclopedia about the most amazing animals ever to have roamed the Earth. Including special features on the world in which the dinosaurs lived whilst also tracing the relationships between these creatures. Focus pages look at dinosaur behaviour and explain why they are now extinct.
DR. DOUGLAS PALMER is a science writer and academic currently teaching at Cambridge University. He is the author of several books on science, geology and prehistory.
