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Prehistoric - by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld (Hardcover)

Prehistoric - by  Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"The perfect book for dinosaur lovers! Journey backwards to prehistoric Earth, starting in the present and zipping back hundreds of millions of years, stopping in frozen ice ages, lush prehistoric rainforests, and ancient oceans along the way"--Provided by publisher.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>A must-have for dinosaur enthusiasts aged 7-11</p><p></p><p>Journey back hundreds of millions of years to prehistoric Earth, where you will discover frozen ice-age landscapes, lush prehistoric rainforests, and vast ancient oceans!</b></p><p></p><p><i>"A pleaser for fans of all things big, toothy and extinct"</i> (Kirkus Reviews), <i>Prehistoric</i> is full of bold illustrations that allow children to discover the fascinating creatures that used to roam the planet, including awe-inspiring dinosaurs, saber-toothed tigers, and giant insects.</p><p></p><p>Developed in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution, <i>Prehistoric</i> shines a light on our planet's past-and points the way to its future. Clever infographics reveal the secrets of Earth's geology and changing environments. The reader is encouraged to link ancient creatures and places to present-day Earth and issues, such as climate change and deforestation.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"A pleaser for fans of all things big, toothy, and extinct." - <b><i>Kirkus Reviews</b></i></p><p>"<b>Bright images and vivid descriptions</b> provide a compelling resource for readers with an interest in prehistory." - <b><i>Publishers Weekly</b></i></p>"An <b>extremely interesting book</b> that will make you want to learn more about the history of the Earth - this book makes an excellent starting point." - <b><i>Youth Services Book Review</b></i></p><p>"This <b>extremely useful</b> reference tool concerning prehistoric life on Earth is <b>highly recommended</b> for upper elementary and junior high library collections as well as science classrooms." - <b><i>School Library Journal</b></i></p><p>"An <b>educational book</b> for young adults, about amazing animals that lived in prehistory. Some became extinct; others were the ancestors of modern-day species ... <b>filled with fascinating facts</b> about the natural world during prehistoric eras, and <b>enriched with striking, realistic color artwork</b>. A brief glossary and index round out this treasure for public and school library science collections. <b>Highly recommended!</b>" - <b><i>Midwest Book Review</b></i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld</b> is the award-winning author of more than 70 books for children. When she is not reading, researching, writing, or editing she loves to spend her free time exploring, doing fieldwork, and preparing and curating fossils for her local natural history museums. She lives in Berkeley, CA.<br><b>Julius Csotonyi</b> began illustrating dinosaurs seriously in 1998. Since then he has produced work for 25 publishers and museum exhibits, with a client list that includes National Geographic; Scholastic Inc; the Royal Tyrrell Museum; and the Houston Museum of Natural Science.

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