Super Dinosaur: The Biggest, Fastest, Coolest Prehistoric Creatures

(Hardback)

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Tremble in terror as the strongest, fastest, largest, and strangest prehistoric creatures roar back to life Travel back in time and get up close and personal with the biggest, fastest, and strangest creatures that ever roamed the earth. Take a dip with the plesiosaur that's bigger than a bus, race the dinosaur that's faster than a galloping horse, and grin at the big cat with teeth that are longer than daggers. Prepare to be amazed as more than 40 incredible prehistoric creatures come roaring back to life in stunning CGI reconstructions. Alongside the amazing images, SuperDinosaur is packed with incredible facts about these extraordinary creatures. Did you know that the fearsome Tyrannosaurus has the most powerful bite of any land animal that has ever lived Or that the bizarre Amargasaurus had spines that stuck out 60 cm (24 in) from its neck Or perhaps you fancy your chances in a staring competition with Temnodontosaurus - just be warned, its eyes are 25 cm (9.8 in) wide! Features on fascinating fossils and the latest scientific techniques will show you exactly how paleontologists piece together information about how dinosaurs would have looked and lived. The perfect read for children aged 9 and over, this brilliant and informative guide will appeal to budding dinosaur experts of all ages.

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Dr Darren Naish is a renowned palaeontologist. He makes regular appearances on television including BBC News 24, Channel 4's Sunday Brunch, and Richard and Judy. He has written (or consulted on) a number of books, including DK's Where on Earth Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life and Dinosaurs- A Children's Encyclopedia.