This beautifully illustrated full-color hardack showcases over 150 fascinating prehistoric creatures. Curious young readers will discover incredible facts about dinosaurs, pterosaurs, and early mammals in a book that's sure to surprise and delight. Based on the latest understanding of dinosaur life, this definitive guide tackles the questions kids really want answered. Discover which dinosaur could run the fastest, why some dinosaurs lived in herds, and what made T. rex a formidable predator. This is prehistory for kids who really want to know. Features: • A dinosaur timeline showing the stages of evolution • Profiles of dinosaurs, including stats, hunting techniques and their adaptations • A quiz to test children's new knowledge • A glossary of key terms Covering topics from biology, ecology and geography, this book is a great resource for home learning, ideal for children aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Illustrated Encyclopedias series brings together beautiful hardback reference guides for children, brought to life by eye-catching illustrations by Marc Pattenden. Entertaining and accessible, these encyclopedias are perfect for any home library.