First Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life

What was the biggest dinosaur? When was the ice age? Why did the dinosaurs die out? This fascinating book has all the answers and more. Simple, easy-to-read text and lively illustrations introduce children to the world of dinosaurs and prehistoric life. Links to exciting recommended websites make this a fantastic resource for use at home or school. Chapters in this book include:- The prehistoric world- How the Earth began- Under the sea- Life on the land- Swampy forests- The first reptiles- The first dinosaurs- Hunter dinosaurs- Raptors- The first birds- Tyrannosaurus rex- Giant dinosaurs- Duck-billed dinosaurs- Horned dinosaurs- Stegosaurs- Boneheads- Spiky dinosaurs- Baby dinosaurs- Sea reptiles- Flying reptiles- The death of dinosaurs- The first mammals- More mammals- South American mammals- Ice age mammals- The first people- How do we know?- New discoveries- Prehistoric facts and figures- Prehistoric words