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Awesome Dinosaurs: An Illustrated and Informative Guide
They are so cool. They are so huge. Everybody loves them.They're friendly like Barney, they're killers like Godzilla, they're science, and they're educational.People want to ride them. People want to watch them fight. For some people I know, that would probably be the best thing could ever happen, because of all animals ever existed, dinosaurs are the best. No contest. Everybody knows that.
This illustrated guide is intended to provide easy access to information about the best-known dinosaurs.
BONUS The Lost Island (short story):A research team is sent to a hidden island to study the dinosaurs there, while the inhabitants have different plans.
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This illustrated guide is intended to provide easy access to information about the best-known dinosaurs.
BONUS The Lost Island (short story):A research team is sent to a hidden island to study the dinosaurs there, while the inhabitants have different plans.
Scroll up and grab your copy today!
80 pages, Paperback
Published December 1, 2018
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December 30, 2018
‘If Dinosaurs existed to this very day, they would very much indeed rule the world.‘
Kansas author George Owen is a children's book writer, teacher, and frequent speaker at elementary and middle schools. As a traveler and multilingual teacher, George has clocked nearly half his life outside the US. When he was a teenager, he slept on the streets of London to watch a royal wedding. This man’s imagination and inquisitive mind have produced many books on numerous topics and this time he turns to the world of dinosaurs.
George’s wit and intellect shine in his Introduction to this informative and beautifully illustrated book. ‘Thоugh dinоѕаurѕ are extinct tоdау, thеу have left behind quite a mark on this planet. Tо this dау, ѕсiеntiѕtѕ want to unveil more information about these рrеhiѕtоriс creatures. The term ‘Dinosaur’ is a Grееk word which ѕignifiеѕ ‘terrible lizard.’ Known for their ѕсаrу арреаrаnсеѕ and gigantic shapes, ѕоmе of thеѕе сrеаturеѕ were mеаt еаtеrѕ known as carnivores and ѕоmе were plant eaters called hеrbivоrеѕ. There are many ѕресiеѕ to take a lооk at. For instance, many рlаnt-еаting species were able to fight аgаinѕt meat eaters. The stegosaurus is оnе ѕuсh creature that had spikes on its tail. Mеаnwhilе, the large triceratops wаѕ an hеrbivоrе that had three horns emerging out of its hеаd. Dinоѕаurѕ roamed the Earth during the Mеѕоzоiс Era beginning about 250 million уеаrѕ ago (mуа) and ending about 65 mуа when they bесаmе extinct. Wе uѕе a dinosaur as a general term in dеѕсribing animals that had сеrtаin rерtilе-likе characteristics and gained huge рrороrtiоnѕ. But ѕсiеntiѕtѕ have narrowed down the definition a bit. A dinоѕаur is ѕаid to have роѕѕеѕѕеd upright limb роѕturе that аllоw thеm to uѕе their “hаndѕ” for purposes other than running. And a bаll-likе tор to the femur with an open hip socket in the реlviѕ for a grеаtеr range of motion in the back legs. Other characteristics of their bоnеѕ include ѕресiаl rеquirеmеntѕ for hands and vеrtеbrае. Some of thеѕе defining characteristics соuld аlѕо define humans (even though we are not related еxсерt in the remotest sense). Pеrhарѕ the mоѕt famous of the dinоѕаurѕ iѕ Tуrаnnоѕаuruѕ Rеx whоѕе upright stance is quite рrоnоunсеd. Rather than four lеgѕ, he has two lеgѕ and two аrmѕ. Dinоѕаurѕ are ѕаid to bе dеѕсеndеd from the Archosaurs (from whom are also descended our Crосоdilеѕ and Alligators). Dinosaurs began their еxiѕtеnсе in the Triаѕѕiс Period (The Mesozoic Era is divided up into three реriоdѕ, similar to the way a wееk is divided into ѕеvеn dауѕ). Many dinosaurs are quite small often weighing lеѕѕ than humans and frequently аѕ small as a human’s hand (like the Lаgоѕuсhuѕ). The dominant dinоѕаur tуре wаѕ the prosauropod which wаѕ small and lightly built, with a long neck and tail and it fed on both рlаntѕ and аnimаlѕ.’
And after a thorough Introduction George takes us on a fine descriptive tour of 20 dinosaurs, complete with illustrations. He closes this informative guide by stating, ‘There is an even deeper dinosaurian connection, though. Whether it’s noting the time a specific dinosaur lived, or comparing their size to a double-decker bus – the popular standard for dinosaurian measurement – we’re constantly considering dinosaurs in relation to ourselves and the world we know. Dinosaurs embody the drastic changes that life on Earth has undergone, and give us access to some of the most powerful truths our species has come to understand – that our planet has an incredibly deep history, that life has changed constantly through time, and that extinction is the fate of all.’ Honor and fascination accompany this fine educational book.
Kansas author George Owen is a children's book writer, teacher, and frequent speaker at elementary and middle schools. As a traveler and multilingual teacher, George has clocked nearly half his life outside the US. When he was a teenager, he slept on the streets of London to watch a royal wedding. This man’s imagination and inquisitive mind have produced many books on numerous topics and this time he turns to the world of dinosaurs.
George’s wit and intellect shine in his Introduction to this informative and beautifully illustrated book. ‘Thоugh dinоѕаurѕ are extinct tоdау, thеу have left behind quite a mark on this planet. Tо this dау, ѕсiеntiѕtѕ want to unveil more information about these рrеhiѕtоriс creatures. The term ‘Dinosaur’ is a Grееk word which ѕignifiеѕ ‘terrible lizard.’ Known for their ѕсаrу арреаrаnсеѕ and gigantic shapes, ѕоmе of thеѕе сrеаturеѕ were mеаt еаtеrѕ known as carnivores and ѕоmе were plant eaters called hеrbivоrеѕ. There are many ѕресiеѕ to take a lооk at. For instance, many рlаnt-еаting species were able to fight аgаinѕt meat eaters. The stegosaurus is оnе ѕuсh creature that had spikes on its tail. Mеаnwhilе, the large triceratops wаѕ an hеrbivоrе that had three horns emerging out of its hеаd. Dinоѕаurѕ roamed the Earth during the Mеѕоzоiс Era beginning about 250 million уеаrѕ ago (mуа) and ending about 65 mуа when they bесаmе extinct. Wе uѕе a dinosaur as a general term in dеѕсribing animals that had сеrtаin rерtilе-likе characteristics and gained huge рrороrtiоnѕ. But ѕсiеntiѕtѕ have narrowed down the definition a bit. A dinоѕаur is ѕаid to have роѕѕеѕѕеd upright limb роѕturе that аllоw thеm to uѕе their “hаndѕ” for purposes other than running. And a bаll-likе tор to the femur with an open hip socket in the реlviѕ for a grеаtеr range of motion in the back legs. Other characteristics of their bоnеѕ include ѕресiаl rеquirеmеntѕ for hands and vеrtеbrае. Some of thеѕе defining characteristics соuld аlѕо define humans (even though we are not related еxсерt in the remotest sense). Pеrhарѕ the mоѕt famous of the dinоѕаurѕ iѕ Tуrаnnоѕаuruѕ Rеx whоѕе upright stance is quite рrоnоunсеd. Rather than four lеgѕ, he has two lеgѕ and two аrmѕ. Dinоѕаurѕ are ѕаid to bе dеѕсеndеd from the Archosaurs (from whom are also descended our Crосоdilеѕ and Alligators). Dinosaurs began their еxiѕtеnсе in the Triаѕѕiс Period (The Mesozoic Era is divided up into three реriоdѕ, similar to the way a wееk is divided into ѕеvеn dауѕ). Many dinosaurs are quite small often weighing lеѕѕ than humans and frequently аѕ small as a human’s hand (like the Lаgоѕuсhuѕ). The dominant dinоѕаur tуре wаѕ the prosauropod which wаѕ small and lightly built, with a long neck and tail and it fed on both рlаntѕ and аnimаlѕ.’
And after a thorough Introduction George takes us on a fine descriptive tour of 20 dinosaurs, complete with illustrations. He closes this informative guide by stating, ‘There is an even deeper dinosaurian connection, though. Whether it’s noting the time a specific dinosaur lived, or comparing their size to a double-decker bus – the popular standard for dinosaurian measurement – we’re constantly considering dinosaurs in relation to ourselves and the world we know. Dinosaurs embody the drastic changes that life on Earth has undergone, and give us access to some of the most powerful truths our species has come to understand – that our planet has an incredibly deep history, that life has changed constantly through time, and that extinction is the fate of all.’ Honor and fascination accompany this fine educational book.
January 31, 2019
For lovers of Jurassic Park, and those who are still terrified, George Owen gives us a run-down of some of the most popular and familiar dinosaurs. He briefly summarizes the different age periods scientist labeled these creatures in, then he devotes a section to twenty of the most well-known. At the end you will find the author included some fascinating history and a short story about a lost island.
I found Awesome Dinosaurs: An Illustrated and Informative Guide informative and George Owen very detailed in his descriptions. This book is great for kids and adults, but if you are expecting this Palaeontology book to line-up with movies, you will be disappointed. Because of the limited amount of facts surrounding dinosaurs, the reader will probably find something they disagree with the author. But there is plenty of information that in this book that every reader will find a favorite, mine was the Spinosaurus.
I found Awesome Dinosaurs: An Illustrated and Informative Guide informative and George Owen very detailed in his descriptions. This book is great for kids and adults, but if you are expecting this Palaeontology book to line-up with movies, you will be disappointed. Because of the limited amount of facts surrounding dinosaurs, the reader will probably find something they disagree with the author. But there is plenty of information that in this book that every reader will find a favorite, mine was the Spinosaurus.
March 14, 2019
This is a dinosaur book geared for kids obviously and it is sectioned like a dictionary. With detailed pictures of each of the twenty or so dinosaurs contained herein, it is easy to see why my 6-year-old likes this book. The descriptions cover the basics like height, weight, their diet and their primary habitat, but then for some we get little known tidbits as well. It is almost like a treasure hunt to see what new facts you can read about.
As said, my 6-year-old likes this book well enough, she is able to read it mostly on her own, only asks for clarification on the bigger words as well as how to properly pronounce the dinosaur names themselves. I got the kindle version so she could read it on her kindle whenever she wanted. I think the book is just what it says it is: a informative guide that introduces paleontology to everyone.
As said, my 6-year-old likes this book well enough, she is able to read it mostly on her own, only asks for clarification on the bigger words as well as how to properly pronounce the dinosaur names themselves. I got the kindle version so she could read it on her kindle whenever she wanted. I think the book is just what it says it is: a informative guide that introduces paleontology to everyone.
December 31, 2018
With great information and awesome illustrations, Awesome Dinosaurs: An Illustrated and Informative Guide (Palaeontology for Everyone Book 1) by George is a wonderful book to learn more about dinosaurs. With just 72 pages, the author packs in a lot of information, and whether you are novice when it comes to dinosaurs or someone who knows a little more about these formidable beasts, this is a fun book to peruse. With a thorough examination of the twenty most recognizable dinosaurs, this is a comprehensive guide written with enough wit to entertain the younger set, and knowledge to make it a serious guide. A truly stupendous educational book that will open your eyes to the fascinating world of dinosaurs. Highly recommend for an informative and enlightening must read.
March 13, 2019
All about dinisaurs
This is a book about every child's favorite thing at some point in life , dinosaurs. Written by George Owen palentolgist, this book gives you very good information about many types of dinosaurs. Where the lived, what they are, there are also pictures of each one from the T-rex to the triceratops. I found the book to be fun and a great way to share dinosaurs with my 10 year old daughter. I recommend this one to anyone who has an interest in dinosaurs or has children who love dinosaurs or reading.
This is a book about every child's favorite thing at some point in life , dinosaurs. Written by George Owen palentolgist, this book gives you very good information about many types of dinosaurs. Where the lived, what they are, there are also pictures of each one from the T-rex to the triceratops. I found the book to be fun and a great way to share dinosaurs with my 10 year old daughter. I recommend this one to anyone who has an interest in dinosaurs or has children who love dinosaurs or reading.
April 6, 2019
Just like it says on the tin. A brilliantly informative book about Dinosaurs. Palaeontology for everyone and I mean everyone. So, I purchased this book so that me and my godson could read it together. He is entirely dinosaur mad and admittedly, I am too. It is safe to say that my godson is now an expert and will likely be the owner of a real-life Jurassic Park. Awesome Dinosaurs is now his favourite book, and I just love how much he loves it.
January 31, 2019
Educational!
An educational short book on species on dinosaurs, good for kids as it had good illustrations and for adults too, if they want to refresh their knowledge or add to it. This is simple to read book highlighting about 20 species of dinosaurs- an animal that existed long long back and we’re still excited about them and eager to learn more about the. A good place to start.
An educational short book on species on dinosaurs, good for kids as it had good illustrations and for adults too, if they want to refresh their knowledge or add to it. This is simple to read book highlighting about 20 species of dinosaurs- an animal that existed long long back and we’re still excited about them and eager to learn more about the. A good place to start.
March 29, 2019
Author George Owen writes about the popular field of paleontology in this book. Designed to be read by older children, it looks into why dinosaurs are so fascinating and the many different types that once roamed the Earth. The book includes information behind most species of dinosaurs, like Spinosaurus and Archaeopteryx, and tells more about their outer appearance, habitat, and diet. Owen also includes recent scientific discoveries about these reptiles and how scientists are still learning more about them today.
At 72 pages, it’s not necessarily that long of a read and most of the pages are filled with colorful pictures to help the reader better imagine the type of dinosaurs they’re reading about. Owen also writes with a fun yet informative style which can make imagining the different species much easier. If you love dinosaurs or are into science, this is a book you’ll definitely want to check out.
At 72 pages, it’s not necessarily that long of a read and most of the pages are filled with colorful pictures to help the reader better imagine the type of dinosaurs they’re reading about. Owen also writes with a fun yet informative style which can make imagining the different species much easier. If you love dinosaurs or are into science, this is a book you’ll definitely want to check out.
August 17, 2017
Great book on dinosaurs.
If you have any interest in dinosaurs this is a great book for you to read. The author has done some good research and includes a large variety of dinosaurs in the book. There is a great amount of information about all of your favorite dinosaurs. My personal favorite is the velociraptor. Great book for all big dino fans. Check this one out
If you have any interest in dinosaurs this is a great book for you to read. The author has done some good research and includes a large variety of dinosaurs in the book. There is a great amount of information about all of your favorite dinosaurs. My personal favorite is the velociraptor. Great book for all big dino fans. Check this one out
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