Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life: The Definitive Visual Guide to Prehistoric Animals (DK Definitive Visual Encyclopedias)
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Dive into an unprecedented survey of millions of years of life on planet Earth. Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life is a beautifully crafted encyclopedia of prehistoric species that the whole family can enjoy. Featuring an incredible mix of 3D reconstructions, extraordinary skeletons, and amazingly intricate fossils, it uses the latest scientific research to recreate a wealth of ancient species, from the earliest primitive life forms to great dinosaurs, early mammals, and even the first humans. This richly illustrated catalog starts with the first Precambrian microbes and traces the evolution of life through mass extinctions and ice ages. As well as dinosaurs, it features extinct plants, invertebrates, amphibians, fish, birds, reptiles, and mammals, conjuring up a series of past worlds. The book also explores geological time and examines how fossils preserve the story of evolution. In the pages of this unique book of natural history, you'll find: - A detailed catalog of over 500 animals, plants, fungi and microbes with illustrations and fact files unmatched by any other book on the market. - A tour of some of the most fascinating fossils and skeletons. - Clear CGI reconstructions give a new life to some of the oldest identified species, allowing you to visualize them as they would have existed on Earth. - Richly annotated artworks displaying geological processes including how Earth formed and how fossils are preserved in rock Combining stunning visuals and clear text, Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life is not only packed with fascinating prehistoric facts and species, it's beautifully foiled cover will take pride of place on your coffee table! The ideal gift for dinosaur enthusiasts and naturalists of all ages that will be treasured for years to come. Review: Stunning book about dinosaurs - This book has so much information and amazing imagery that it will keep you busy for a while. I bought it for my kids but often find myself flipping through the pages mesmerized by the majestic creatures that roamed our planet millennia ago. My kids absolutely love it, and we have fun reading about paleontology, dinosaurs or the age of the planet and origins of life. This book can inspire kids and I hope they keep enjoying it for a while, as it can be interesting to all ages. DK did not disappoint and this is another masterpiece from the Smithsonian worth purchasing. The quality of the paper and print is excellent and the cover design is very aesthetically pleasing. I recommend this book as a gift to yourself or your kids of all ages, especially if you have any interest in paleontology and dinosaurs. Review: Great read - Fun book to read and really well written.
| Best Sellers Rank | #18,605 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #5 in Biology of Fossils #6 in Biology of Dinosaurs #7 in Art Encyclopedias |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,758 Reviews |
M**M
Stunning book about dinosaurs
This book has so much information and amazing imagery that it will keep you busy for a while. I bought it for my kids but often find myself flipping through the pages mesmerized by the majestic creatures that roamed our planet millennia ago. My kids absolutely love it, and we have fun reading about paleontology, dinosaurs or the age of the planet and origins of life. This book can inspire kids and I hope they keep enjoying it for a while, as it can be interesting to all ages. DK did not disappoint and this is another masterpiece from the Smithsonian worth purchasing. The quality of the paper and print is excellent and the cover design is very aesthetically pleasing. I recommend this book as a gift to yourself or your kids of all ages, especially if you have any interest in paleontology and dinosaurs.
J**N
Great read
Fun book to read and really well written.
W**R
Comprehensive Dinosaur Book - Highy Recommend
An excellent and comprehensive book on dinosaurs. This makes a really fun and interesting coffee table book and has generated a lot of interest with guests. Have also given this a gift to young neighbors. I have a collection of 3D printed dinosaur skeletons that this book makes a great complement to, describing each of them in detail.
P**M
A Great Book for the Dinofile in your life
My 8 year old Godson is a budding dinophile, and he loves this book!
L**A
Coffee table essential
Graphics are amazing. The detailed information makes me not want to put the book down. It’s a great addition
K**N
Great Book - Destroyed by poor packaging
Book is absolutely beautiful and deserves 5 stars. The packaging of the book, (a very heavy book, loose and sliding around in a box) completely destroyed it. I would love to have a copy of this book, but not sure where to get one that would come appropriately packaged. 1 Star for packaging
S**Y
Beautiful book
This book is beautiful, full of color and detail. Excellently priced.
S**T
Book
Nice book, explains a lot about dinosaurs.
G**Z
Great quality
Perfect
A**A
Very good Book
Nice and in-depth book on paleontology, not ideal for small kids but a good quality and well illustrated book for adults.
A**A
Fantastic book.
This was brought as a special gift for my son as we both love the world of prehistoric creatures. Very beautiful illustrated with not to much heavy information, just perfect for kids that are at the reading age to understand whats being written. Overall a fantastic book.
B**B
Don't Think About It.......Just do it do it
Fantastica......I was hesitant initially because of the price. Curiousity took over and I'm glad it did. There is probably no better book out there like this one. Also, it actually does look good on a coffee table and inviting you to grab it.
A**E
The most prehistoric life in our collection of dinosaur books
The book had over 400 pages of prehistoric life. It had tons of facts and pictures of fossils. It really felt like travelling back in time just flipping those pages.
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