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Detailscondition: brand newformat: paperbackisbn: 9781782142256publisher: lorenz booksage range: 7-9 years overviewdiscover the prehistoric world in astonishing detail with this comprehensive visual reference from renowned geologist and author dougal dixon. Covering more than 1,000 dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures, this encyclopedia brings together the most important fossil finds of the last two centuries from the world's richest dig sites. Packed with detailed illustrations, fossil site maps, and clear scientific explanations, it's an essential resource for young dinosaur enthusiasts, budding palaeontologists, and families wanting a trustworthy, richly illustrated reference book for school projects or pure fascination. About the bookever since giant fossils were first unearthed more than 200 years ago, dinosaurs have captured the public imagination, and new discoveries continue to reshape our understanding of the prehistoric world. This encyclopedia brings together every important find from the last two centuries and the world's richest fossil sites into one accessible, beautifully illustrated volume. It profiles more than 1,000 creatures from the age of dinosaurs, including dinosaurs themselves alongside prehistoric fish, mammals, reptiles, pterosaurs, plesiosaurs, ichthyosaurs, amphibians, crocodiles, turtles, birds, and mosasaurs. A thorough introduction explains the evolution of the earth's geology and the development of animal and plant life leading up...