Super Dinosaur Encyclopedia: The Biggest, Fastest, Coolest Prehistoric Creatures, Hardcover

Next in the "Super" series that has sold more than 750,000 copies worldwide since 2012, this awesome dinosaur book is packed with brand new illustrations, impressive animal reconstructions, and stunning photographs of fossils, footprints, and skeletons.

Tremble in terror as the strongest, fastest, largest, and strangest prehistoric creatures roar back to life as you've never seen them before.

From the biggest teeth to the longest claws, Super Dinosaur Encyclopedia uses jaw-dropping new lifelike images to bring you face-to-face with the most fearsome creatures that ever stalked the Earth. You'll get up close and personal with the deadly Dakotaraptor's killer claws, see an armored Stegosaurus fight off foes with its spiked tail, and look through the crushing jaws of the all-powerful T-rex.

Alongside the amazing images, Super Dinosaur Encyclopedia is packed with incredible facts about these extraordinary creatures. Did you know that the fearsome Tyrannosaurus has the most powerful bite of any land animal that has ever lived? Or that the bizarre Amargasaurus had spines that stuck out 24 in (60 cm) from its neck? Or perhaps you like your chances in a staring competition with Temnodontosaurus--just be warned: its eyes are 9.8 in (25 cm) wide Features on fascinating fossils and the latest scientific techniques show you exactly how paleontologists piece together information about how dinosaurs would have looked and lived.
The perfect read for children 9 and up, this brilliant and informative guide will appeal to budding dinosaur experts of all ages.

Dr. Darren Naish is a renowned paleontologist. He makes regular appearances on television, including BBC News 24, Channel 4's Sunday Brunch, and Richard and Judy. A prolific and established author, he has written (or consulted on) a number of books, including DK's Where on Earth? Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Life and Dinosaurs: A Children's Encyclopedia. See his latest research on his fascinating, child-friendly website, Tetrapod Zoology (tetzoo.com), which also has links to his blog and podcast.