BOOK OF DINOSAURS: 10 Record-Breaking Prehistoric Animals - out now!

written by Gabrielle Balkan      |      illustrated by Sam Brewster 
published by Phaidon      |      June 2022 | 978-1838664299
ages 4-10 |    48 pages    |    11" x 12"     |     touch-and-feel finishes
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A stunning dinosaur picture book by the team behind the global bestseller Book of Bones – with touch-and-feel skeletons and fascinating facts to amaze, educate, and entertain young readers
In this interactive book with touch-and-feel skeletons, ten record-breaking dinosaurs are introduced through a guessing game with clues. Readers examine the prehistoric skeletons and guess and read a series of boastful hints to guess the mystery dinosaur. The answers are uncovered in stunning page-turn reveals, featuring vibrant scenic habitats and a few reasons why each dinosaur is so special. The showstopping final pages make a clever connection between the 10 extinct dinosaurs and some of their contemporary counterparts.

Learn which dinosaur had:
• The toughest armor
• The sharpest eyesight
• The biggest belly
• The spikiest tail
And more!

The book also includes a letter from the author, a 24-word glossary, a species index, and a 'Discover More' section that highlights books, podcasts, and other resources for the dinosaur-curious. This witty, informative introduction to the connection between anatomy and behavior is full of fun, relatable facts as well as touch-and-feel finishes that bring the creatures to life – the ultimate dinosaur book for children. Vetted by dino experts.

SELECT REVIEWS

  • “Ideal for budding palaeontologists aged six and up, this dino guide with a difference asks intriguing questions, then answers them in lively first-person prose.” — The Guardian

  • “A fun read to provoke more interest in the subject. A good choice for entertaining children and leading them to seek out more material.” — School Library Journal

  • “In a household already saturated [with] dinosaur books, this one stands out.” — Parenting without Tears

  • “I’ve never seen a dinosaur book quite like this one . . . an excellent book to accompany a dinosaur project at home or at school.” — Our Book Days

>> ABOUT the series

  • Book of Bones: International Literacy Association Teacher's Choice Pick (2018)

  • Book of Bones: A Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List Title (2019)

  • "This is a splendid book... An excellent introduction to skeletal anatomy." — Montessori International, re: Book of Bones

  • Book of Flight: A 2020 Indiana Authors Award Shortlist title

  • “Appealing text that incorporates fascinating facts. The engaging alternation of Brewster’s cool blue schematics and vivid, stylized illustrations accented with textural printing complements the clever format.” — Publisher’s Weekly, re Book of Flight

  • “An excellent and even playful introduction to the skeletal system of both human – and animalkind.” – Kirkus, Starred Review, re: Whose Bones

  • Whose Bones (2022) Indiana Authors Award Shortlist title