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Tales of the Prehistoric World: Adventures from the Land of the Dinosaurs - Haliburtons & Co.

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Tales of the Prehistoric World: Adventures from the Land of the Dinosaurs

£14.99

Beautifully Illustrated
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Ancient worlds brought back to life

Travel back in time with palaeontologist and YouTube star Kallie Moore on an extraordinary journey through prehistoric Earth. From Australian dinosaurs that fossilised into gemstones to sharks with circular saws in their mouths, discover incredible beasts that are stranger than fiction – and all completely true.

Meet the brilliant scientists who brought these creatures back to light, including Susan Hendrickson, who discovered the most complete T. rex ever found, and Nizar Ibrahim, whose discoveries revealed that Spinosaurus could swim. Through Becky Thorns's beautiful illustrations and captivating storytelling, children discover how palaeontologists piece together the puzzle of ancient life.

Created by Neon Squid with a stunning hardcover design featuring gold foil details and sustainably sourced paper.

Suitable for children aged 7 years and up

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What's Included: Hardcover book with 160 pages covering Earth's complete prehistoric timeline.

Publisher: Neon Squid

About the Author: Kallie Moore manages the palaeontology collection at the University of Montana and co-hosts the hit YouTube channel PBS Eons. Her love of palaeontology started from a young age, and she even searched for tiny fossils in the gravel on her grade school's playground during recess.

About the Illustrator: Becky Thorns is a critically-acclaimed illustrator whose vibrant artwork brings prehistoric beasts to life for younger readers.

Expert Reviews: "Will please both fledgling and confirmed dinophiles... An insider's view of exciting sites and finds, with prehistoric portraits aplenty to match." — Kirkus

Product Specifications

SKU: 9781838992330

Brand: Neon Squid

Age Range: 7 years and up

Format: Hardcover

Pages: 160

Series: Tales of series (Book 2)

Key Features: Gold foil cover, sustainably sourced paper, expert author

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Discover the world through captivating nonfiction books that transform complex subjects into engaging tales. From archaeological mysteries to prehistoric adventures, each book is written by genuine experts and brought to life through stunning illustrations. Printed on sustainably sourced paper with beautiful production details, these books prove that real stories are the most amazing ones of all.

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