A beautifully illustrated introduction to dinosaurs, with colorful watercolor art and descriptions full of fun facts and information on each one.
Did you know that Argentinosaurus was as heavy as a herd of elephants? That Mosasaurus was three times the length of a great white shark? That Microraptor was the size of a pigeon but with four wings?
The Colorful World of Dinosaurs imagines these majestic creatures as they might well have been, based on recent findings—feathered, finned, and full of color. Gorgeous watercolor illustrations accompany surprising, little-known, and fun-to-tell facts about dinosaur behavior, habits, and appearance, bringing these prehistoric creatures to life in a new way. This fascinating book will delight young readers and dinosaur fans of all ages.
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SAMPLE DINOSAUR ILLUSTRATIONS AND FACTS FROM THE COLORFUL WORLD OF DINOSAURS BY MATT SEWELL:
Ceratosaurus
Length: 16 feet, 5 inches
Weight: 2,160 pounds
Time period: Late Jurassic
Diet: Carnivorous
If you were around 150 million years ago, you would not want to bump into this guy. At 16 feet, 5 inches long, the Ceratosaurus was not the biggest predator, but it was easily distinguishable by two devil horns, a fearsome nasal spike, a ridge of spikes down its back, and a set of huge gnashers designed for ripping apart the flesh of anything it came across. It was the top dog of the Jurassic period, although maybe we should consider it top dragon, due to its horns, spikes, and teeth!
Stegosaurus
Length: 30 feet
Weight: 15,450 pounds
Time period: Late Jurassic
Diet: Herbivorous
This famous dinosaur’s row of armored plates makes it easily recognizable. There’s no need to be scared of this peaceful herbivore; however, you wouldn’t want a thirty-foot-long vegetarian standing on your foot. As well as its shield plates, Stegosaurus was well defended with tail spikes. These fierce weapons made them difficult prey for the predators of the Jurassic period, such as the fearsome Ceratosaurus.
Ichthyosaurs
Length: 3 feet, 3 inches to 55 feet
Weight: 2 pounds, 2 ounces to 1 ton
Time period: Early Triassic–Middle Cretaceous
Diet: Carnivorous and piscivorous
Five hundred million years ago, fish evolved to grow limbs, breathe air, and leave the ocean. One or two of these fish-turned-reptiles must have been bored on dry land, because some returned to the open ocean and developed into Ichthyosaurs and other underwater reptiles. These talented swimmers of the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods are unrelated to sharks and dolphins, despite sharing a similar traditional shape.
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Publisher : Princeton Architectural Press
Publication date : October 9, 2018
Edition : Illustrated
Language : English
Print length : 95 pages
ISBN-10 : 1616897163
ISBN-13 : 978-1616897161
Item Weight : 1.86 pounds
Reading age : 2 – 4 years, from customers
Dimensions : 9.38 x 0.5 x 12.25 inches
Grade level : Kindergarten – 7
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Customers praise the book’s beautiful illustrations and vibrant watercolor pictures, while appreciating its informative content with interesting facts about dinosaurs. Moreover, the book features over 90 different dinosaurs and is suitable for children of all ages, with one customer noting it’s perfect for young dinosaur enthusiasts. Additionally, customers find the book easy to use, with one mentioning it’s simple enough for young readers.
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