One twist of the dial and the Magic School Bus transforms into a time machine that travels back to the prehistoric age, making pit stops in the Mesozoic Era and meeting dinosaurs along the way. "It's fun and fine science".--The New York Times Book Review.
Last of the Dinosaurs - The Prehistoric Earth Series
The Prehistoric Earth is a set devoted to dinosaurs and other fascinating prehistoric creatures, including mammals, birds, flying reptiles, fish and other ocean life, and human ancestors. Striking full-color photographs and illustrations bring to life the secrets of Earth's ancient past. This is an outstanding resource for readers of any age who are interested in well-written and thought-provoking introductory-level discussions on select topics in evolutionary history. Highly recommended for both home and school libraries.
Unique coloring book focuses on 45 fascinating creatures that predated the well-known dinosaurs. Finely detailed illustrations depict such formidable creatures as nothosaur, a slender 10-foot-long animal that lived on land and in the sea; edaphosaurus, a large herbivorous reptile with a great sail on its back; and 43 other amazing animals. Fact-filled captions identify subjects portrayed in realistic habitats.
Look out for the Allosaurus! Would you like to see what happens during a year in the world of dinosaurs? Then come spend the next twelve months in the Jurassic period. Check out eight action-packed scenes for a bird's-eye view of babies hatching, plesiosaurs swimming, and dinosaurs escaping from a forest fire. Keep your eye on the calendar too. By spending a whole year in the world of dinosaurs, you can watch events unfold as the seasons change. (For ages 5 to 9)
