Ankylosaurus

(Paperback)

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Evolutionary biologist and TV scientist, Professor Ben Garrod's fun, funny, informative and collectable eight-book series Ultimate Dinosaurs, includes T. rex, Diplodocus, Spinosaurus and Ankylosaurus. Covered in armoured plates and sharp spikes, weighing more than an elephant, and swinging a deadly tail club capable of smashing through bone, Ankylosaurus is one of the most famous and easily recognisable dinosaurs ever. But one we know very little about. Why have so few of their skeletons been found Were they the only indestructible dinosaur Could they really have used their tails to take down an attacking Tyrannosaurus rex Pop a dinosaur in your pocket with introductions from Chris Packham, Steve Backshall and Dr Jane Goodall. These are the most up-to-date dino books in 66 million years, also available in audio download! TV scientist, Professor Ben Garrod, is proud to be a geek as he mixes top level science and humour to prove that science is for everyone. Looking at the evolutionary arms race, prey, predators, place, time, groups and species, Ben reveals new-look dinosaurs. Additional sections include: Ask an Expert, New Science and Fossil Finder as well as quizzes to test your dinosaur knowledge. 'A celebration of everything that science is really about.' NatSCA 'A perfect primer for kids to learn more about the amazing "terrible lizards".' BBC Wildlife Magazine 'He's the man! The genius is his knowledge; the genius is the man himself!' Chris Evans, Virgin Radio Breakfast Show 'Shines a fresh, contemporary light on this ever-popular topic.' The Bookseller 'Collectable and eye-catching, with plenty of diagrams and illustrations.' Books for Keeps

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PRAISE FOR BEN GARROD: 'There is lots of dino non-fiction around, but TV scientist and biologist Garrod shines a fresh, contemporary light on this ever-popular topic.' Fiona Noble, The Bookseller. 'Brilliantly dynamic, fascinating and original books on a topic you might think you and your kids know everything about but Dr Ben Garrod proves otherwise. Fascinating for both little (and big) dinosaur-lovers alike.' Vicki Psarias, HonestMum. 'He's the man! The genius is his knowledge; the genius is the man himself!' -- Chris Evans, Virgin Radio Breakfast Show

Author Bio

Ben Garrod is Professor of Evolutionary Biology and Science Engagement at the University of East Anglia. He broadcasts regularly on TV and radio, most recently the BBC Mammoth Hunters documentary with Sir David Attenborough and BBC This Morning for a new dinosaur discovery, and is trustee and ambassador of a number of key conservation organisations. His previous books include So You Think You Know About... Dinosaurs and The Chimpanzee and Me, published by Zephyr. Ben lives in Bristol. Find Ben @Ben_garrod on Twitter and Instagram and bengarrod.co.uk Palaeo art by Scott Hartman and Gabriel Ugueto and cartoon illustration by Ethan Kocak.