Build the T. Rex (Build A...) by Darren Naish

by Darren Naish

Keep your brain from becoming petrified with this exciting new kit. Build the T. Rex will take you back into the Mesozoic era to discover the mysterious age of the dinosaurs. Have fun while learning, and see the T. rex like you never have before, with colorful illustrations, fascinating facts about dinosaurs, and finally building your very own model from the ground up. Everything you need to build a T. rex is right here, ready to assemble at home or to take on the go. — This unique set includes a 32-page book full of colorful illustrations and intriguing facts about dinosaurs, plus 49 slotted pieces to build a three-dimensional dinosaur. — Journey to a land before time to learn everything you need to know about these favorite land giants.Build the T. Rex offers a unique building and learning experience as you meet the popular dinosaur face-to-face.

Mass Market Paperback

First published March 12, 2013

About the author

Darren Naish is a British vertebrate palaeontologist and science writer. He obtained a geology degree at the University of Southampton and later studied vertebrate palaeontology under British palaeontologist David Martill at the University of Portsmouth, where he obtained both an M. Phil. and PhD.

Reviews

[Joan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Explore the world of the dinosaurs beginning with the age of the dinosaurs as you learn what the dinosaurs were. Then discover fossil clues, brains and senses, deadly hunters, perfect bites, and dinosaur diets. Learn about terrible claws, fierce fighters, standing tall, being on the move, and hero life. Explore eggs and young.

Now you’re ready. You’ve read about the dinosaurs, learned about their lives.

Now build the T. Rex!

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Targeted for readers ages eight and up, the book, filled with facts, figures, charts, and pictures, helps young readers discover the world of the dinosaurs. The interactive guide to dinosaurs helps the reader actually build a two-and-one-half foot model of a Tyrannosaurus rex using the enclosed pieces that simply slot together.

For dinosaur enthusiasts, it’s perfect!

Highly recommended.

[Katie Zebrowski · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love this, and students love the hands on reconstruction with pieces!