Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any dinosaur lover. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with colour photographs and original colour artwork, The Little Book of Dinosaurs is an accessible and enjoyable mini-reference. It fits an astonishing amount of information in a small package, covering a wide range of topics – from dinosaur diversity and social behaviours to their extinction and rediscovery. It also includes curious facts and a section on dinosaurs in myths, folklore, and popular culture from around the globe. The result is an irresistible guide to the amazing world of dinosaurs.
- A beautifully designed pocket-size book with a foil-stamped cloth cover
- Features some 140 colour illustrations and photos
- Makes a perfect gift
Rhys Charles is a palaeontologist, science communicator, and head of the Bristol Dinosaur Project, where he works with researchers, schools, and community groups to introduce palaeontology to the public. His popular science books include Frozen in Time: Fossils of the United Kingdom and Where to Find Them. He has also worked as the lead palaeontological consultant for large-scale events featuring full-sized animatronic and LEGO dinosaurs.
Tugce Okay is a natural history illustrator who works primarily with watercolours. Her work has appeared in many books and magazines.
"Little Book of Dinosaurs [is] a volume that may be appreciated by young and old alike, to serve as a dinosaur primer [...] I recommend it highly – read, enjoy and learn. There is no better combination that that!"
– David M. Gascoigne, Travels with Birds