Life-Size Dinosaurs
| Author | Aiichi Kato |
|---|---|
| Series | Shogakukan NEO Life-Size Series |
| Category | Children's Education Books |
| No. of Pages | 52 colour pages |
| Cover | Hard cover, colour |
| Binding | Reads left to right (Western binding) |
| Language | English |
| ISBN | 978-981-07-8488-1 |
| Product Dimensions | 262mm (W) x 370mm (H) |
| Suggested Retail Price | SG$ 24.90 / US$ 19.90 |
| Release Date | January 2014 |
About the book
Published by Singapore-based Shogakukan Asia Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Japanese leading children’s book publisher, Shogakukan Inc., Life-Size Dinosaurs is the first of Shogakukan NEO Life-Size Series and features the various dinosaurs that existed in the prehistoric times. The original Japanese version was supervised by Yukimitsu Tomida, a Senior Scientist of the biotic evolution research group of the National Museum of Nature and Science Japan, Research Department of Geology and Palaeontology. The book was illustrated by Aiichi Kato, an experienced illustrator who had worked on many realistic illustrations of extinct plants and animals, historical sites, cutting-edge technology and many others.The Editorial Advisor for the English printed copy was Dr. John R. ‘Jack’ Horner, the Curator of Paleontology at the Museum of the Rockies and the Regent’s Professor of Paleontology at Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana. Dr. Horner also served as the technical advisor for all of the Jurassic Park films and he has had three dinosaur species named after him.
Summary of the book
Life-Size Dinosaurs features dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures that existed in the different prehistoric periods, long before humans came into existence. What was the biggest dinosaur? Where and when did they exist? How did they defend themselves and survive? Exploring the what, why, when, where and how of the prehistoric times, Life-Size Dinosaurs illustrates the actual sizes of dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures during their periods of dominance and bring readers on an up-close and personal experience. The book also provides information about the dinosaurs and draw relations to present-day species. An enjoyable read for both parents and children alike, Life-Size Dinosaurs will allow readers to explore a world they have never known.