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Prehistoric Worlds: Stomp Into the Epic Lands Ruled by Dinosaurs

Prehistoric Worlds takes young readers on an epic 4-billion-year journey through prehistoric Earth—from early microbial life to the towering dinosaurs that once roamed our planet.

Written by palaeontologist Ashley Hall, the book is rich in scientific accuracy and packed with vivid imagery. The combination of full-color photography, realistic CGI, and detailed maps immerses readers in environments ranging from primeval oceans to Cretaceous forests.

Readers meet iconic dinosaurs such as Tyrannosaurus rex and Stegosaurus, while also discovering lesser-known prehistoric creatures and ancient plants. The book explains how fossils form, how paleontologists analyze them, and what extinction events (like the asteroid impact) meant for life on Earth.

Designed for children ages 7–9, the text uses clear, engaging language and short fact chunks. It includes timelines, learning prompts, a pronunciation guide, a glossary, and an index—features that support literacy alongside scientific curiosity
The narrative not only focuses on dinosaurs but links them to geological processes—like continental drift and volcanic activity—showing readers how events from billions of years ago still shape our natural world today

Target Age: Lower (6–9 years); ideal for ages 7–9
LGBT Content: No LGBT content present

Where is it?

02983567 HAL pLibraryAvailable

Book information

Call number
567 HAL p
Publisher
London, UK (DK Children; globa : DK Children , 2024
Collation
80 pages; full-color photographs, CGI illustration
Language
English
ISBN/ISSN
9780744091861
Series
The Magic and Mystery of the Natural World
Edition
Hardcover, part of The Magic and Mystery of the Na
Classification
567

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