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Book

A dinosaur a day

Call Number

  • J 567.9 SMIT (CEN, EAS, OSH, WSQ)

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Edition

First U.S. edition.

Publication Information

New York : Bright Matter Books, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, [2024]

Physical Description

211 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm

Audience

Grades 2-3 Bright Matter Books.

Summary

"Discover a new dinosaur for every day of the year! The perfect gift for dinosaur fans ages 6 and up. New day, new dino! Immerse yourself in this unforgettable year-long encounter with the most astonishing creatures ever to walk the Earth. In this gorgeous calendarized collection, you'll find familiar and lesser-known names-from ferocious Tyrannosaurus to armored Ankylosaurus-alongside newly discovered species, all brought to life with stunning illustrations and fascinating facts. Prepare to encounter some familiar reptilian faces, as well as learn about new-to-you dinosaurs that might become new favorites. With 365 dinosaurs to take you through the year, this is the quintessential introduction to all things dinosaur. It's the ultimate gift for any dino lover, from age 6 to 106!"--

Notes

"365 incredible dinosaurs to take you through the year"--Cover.

"Originally published in the United Kingdom by Red Shed, part of Farshore, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, London, in 2022."--Page facing title page.

Includes index.

Contents

  • A world of dinosaurs
  • The rise of the dinosaurs
  • January ; Some of the smallest ; Bird mimics
  • February ; Speedy dinosaurs ; Insect eaters
  • March ; Duck-billed dinosaurs ; Dinosaur teeth
  • April ; Dinosaur weaponry ; Fish-eating dinosaurs
  • May ; Flying reptiles ; Horn-faced dinosaurs
  • June ; Largest of them all ; Dinosaurs with beaks
  • July ; Meat-eating dinosaurs ; Sea reptiles
  • August ; Feathered dinosaurs ; Small herders
  • September ; Roof lizards ; Early birds
  • October ; Bone-headed dinosaurs ; Tyrannosaur tyrants
  • November ; Peaceful plant eaters ; Giant sauropods
  • December ; Biped hunters
  • The end of the dinosaurs
  • Pronunciation guide
  • Glossary.

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