Dinosaur explorers : infographics for discovering the prehistoric world / text by Cristina Banfi ; illustrations by Giulia de Amicis ; [translation: Inga Sempel].
"This edition first published by Shelter Harbor press in arrangement with White Star s.r.l. Originally published by White Star Kids which is a registered trademark property of White Star s.r.l."--Colophon.
Contents:
Introduction -- The evolution of dinosaurs -- The era of dinosaurs -- The great extinction -- Dinosaurs under the x-ray -- Dinosaur weights and sizes -- Dinosaur smiles: teeth and fangs -- Spikes, armor, and other defenses -- Dinosaur skin -- Two legs or four? -- Baby dinosaurs: nests, eggs, and hatchlings -- Joining the group: packs, herds, and flocks -- Dinosaur romance: finding a partner -- Taking off: the evolution of birds -- Lords of the sky: pterosaurs -- Living underwater: marine reptiles -- Glossary.
Summary:
"Dinosaur Explorers will captivate children and make them real experts. Through intuitive illustrated infographic tables, children will learn everything from the shape of the eggs and the anatomy of the dinosaurs to their great extinction. Clear explanations, a timetable, charts and scales will reveal all the secrets of the dinosaur world."--Amazon website.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.