Children's First Dinosaur Encyclopedia - Hardcover

by Claudia Martin (Author), Mat Edwards (Illustrator)

Incredible dinosaurs are introduced in this beautifully illustrated encyclopedia, from the gentle giants Diplodocus to the terrifying T.Rex.

This hardcover reference guide is perfect for introducing children to the wonders of the dinosaur kingdom, covering favorite and more unusual dinosaurs, as well as the reptiles and mammals they shared their world with. Their habitat, behavior, life cycle and appearance are discussed, as well as clear explanations as to how scientists found out about these magnificent prehistoric creatures.

Featured dinosaurs include:
- Gigantosaurus
- Tyrannosaurus
- Triceratops
- Stegosaurus
- Diplodocus

Awe-inspiring photo-realistic illustrations are accompanied by intriguing facts and information, including the pronunciations of the dinosaur names. Ideal for children aged 5+.

ABOUT THE SERIES: First Encyclopedias covers a variety of scientific topics, combining spectacular images with easy-to-understand facts, made fascinating to the youngest of readers.

Author Biography

Claudia Martin has written extensively for children and young adults. She specializes in books on geography, history, technology, current affairs and the natural world. She lives in London.

Mat Edwards is an extraordinarily versatile artist, who can create everything from photorealistic prehistoric vistas to vintage-style paintings. Such was Mat's talent at schoßol that he won a four-year apprenticeship with Johnson Mattheys, where he learned at the feet of some tremendously skilled artists such as map-makers and engravers. While his talent and eye for detail is a constant, his technique has evolved from using purely traditional materials such as pencils, gouache, stretching paper to using almost all-digital methods.