Wide Eyed ISBN 9781786033284 £14.99
This comprehensive illustrated dictionary is published in partnership with the Natural History Museum, London. Many children are fascinated by dinosaurs, and this beautiful book contains information about every dinosaur that has ever been discovered. The introduction explains when dinosaurs lived, what killed off the dinosaurs, how we know about dinosaurs and how fossils form. Next is a clear timeline, and an explanation of some of the dinosaur groups used by scientists. The text provides key information that has been verified by a dinosaur expert and is up-to-date. Each dinosaur has a picture, the Latin name and how to pronounce it, and the meaning of the name. There is a description of the dinosaur together with the length, its diet, when it lived and where it was found. Scale is indicated where the dinosaur silhouette is shown next to a human silhouette that represents 6 foot. The illustrations are an important part of the book’s appeal as they are the at-a-glance introduction to each dinosaur .This is a treasure trove of information and the go-to reference book for any child interested in dinosaurs. Age range KS2
Brenda Marshall