Best of
Dinosaurs

2021

Dinosaurs: 10 Things You Should Know


Dean Lomax - 2021
    Making big ideas simple, Dean takes readers on a journey to uncover what makes a dinosaur a dinosaur, what dinosaurs ate, how they evolved, what caused them to go extinct, and more!Perfect for anyone fascinated by the dinosaur exhibits at museums, palaeontology and fans of Jurassic Park.

Locked in Time: Animal Behavior Unearthed in 50 Extraordinary Fossils


Dean R. Lomax - 2021
    But we long to know more: how did these animals actually behave? We are fascinated by the daily lives of our fellow creatures--how they reproduce and raise their young, how they hunt their prey or elude their predators, and more. What would it be like to see prehistoric animals as they lived and breathed?From dinosaurs fighting to their deaths to elephant-sized burrowing ground sloths, this book takes readers on a global journey deep into the earth's past. Locked in Time showcases fifty of the most astonishing fossils ever found, brought together in five fascinating chapters that offer an unprecedented glimpse at the real-life behaviors of prehistoric animals. Dean R. Lomax examines the extraordinary direct evidence of fossils captured in the midst of everyday action, such as dinosaurs sitting on their eggs like birds, Jurassic flies preserved while mating, a T. rex infected by parasites. Each fossil, he reveals, tells a unique story about prehistoric life. Many recall behaviors typical of animals familiar to us today, evoking the chain of evolution that links all living things to their distant ancestors. Locked in Time allows us to see that fossils are not just inanimate objects: they can record the life stories of creatures as fully alive as any today. Striking and scientifically rigorous illustrations by renowned paleoartist Bob Nicholls bring these breathtaking moments to life.

The Drones of Keldora: An Automation Crafting LitRPG Adventure (Factory of the Gods Book 5)


Alex Raizman - 2021
    

One-osaurus, Two-osaurus


Kim Norman - 2021
    Nine dinosaurs are playing a sing-song rendition of hide-and-seek—but something isn’t adding up. Where is number ten? Stomp, stomp, stomp! CHOMP, CHOMP, CHOMP! Ready or not, here he comes, and he sounds . . . big! With big, bold numerals, an array of dinosaurs in comical poses, and a humorous twist at the end, this tribute to a child’s imagination makes learning numbers a gigantic treat.

A Dinosaur Named Ruth: How Ruth Mason Discovered Fossils in Her Own Backyard


Julia Lyon - 2021
    Fauci comes the incredible true story of a girl who discovered dinosaur bones in her own backyard and, after years of persistence, helped uncover one of the most exciting paleontological discoveries of our time.There’s an extraordinary secret hidden just beneath Ruth Mason’s feet. The year is 1905, and Ruth is a prairie girl living in South Dakota. She has no way of knowing that millions of years ago, her family farm was once home to scores of dinosaurs. Until one day, when Ruth starts finding clues to the past: strange rocks and rubble scattered all across her land. They’re dinosaur fossils—but she doesn’t know that yet, either. It will take many years of collecting these clues, and many, many questions, but Ruth’s curiosity will one day help uncover thousands of fossils all across her land. New York Times bestselling illustrator Alexandra Bye’s vibrant illustrations bring to life this inspiring and exciting debut picture book from award-winning journalist Julia Lyon.

The Dinosaurs: New Visions of a Lost World


Michael J. Benton - 2021
    Here, world-leading paleontologist Michael J. Benton brings us a new visual guide to the world of the dinosaurs, showing how rapid advances in technology and amazing new fossil finds have changed the way we see these extinct beasts forever. Stunning, brand-new illustrations by paleoartist Bob Nicholls display the latest and most exciting scientific discoveries in vibrant color. From Sinosauropteryx, the first dinosaur to have its color patterns identified—a ginger-and-white striped tail and a “bandit mask”—by Benton’s team at the University of Bristol to recent research on the surprising mixed feathers and scales of Kulindadromeus, this is one of the first books to include cutting-edge scientific research in paleontology.Each chapter focuses on a particular extinct species, featuring a specially commissioned illustration by Bob Nicholls that brings to life the latest scientific breakthroughs, with accompanying text exploring how paleontologists have determined new details, such as the patterns on skin and the colors of feathers of animals that lived millions of years ago. This visual compendium surprises and challenges everything you thought you knew about what dinosaurs looked like and how they lived.

Norman's First Day at Dino Day Care


Sean Julian - 2021
    Who wouldn’t be nervous? First, Norman does what he does best: he makes himself invisible. But eventually he manages to find his courage—with a little help from a new friend and just a hint of magic. Sean Julian playfully reminds us that it’s okay to be shy. Everybody is different—and that’s a good thing. Perfect for kindergartens! "Julian’s small, diverse groups of fetchingly drawn dino-tots happily stacking rocks outdoors or engaged in other social activities inside beneath the pterodactyl teacher’s calm but watchful eyes (and also a wall poster wordlessly promoting the notion of evolution) promise a reassuringly positive experience." - Kirkus Reviews

The Dinosaur Awards: Celebrate the 50 most amazing Dinosaurs at the ultimate prehistoric prizegiving


Barbara Taylor - 2021
    Readers can learn all about the dinosaurs’ features, diet, and habits as well as discover what makes each one so prize-worthy—and there are 10 comic strips to enjoy, too. With easy-to-understand, humorous text by Barbara Taylor and joyful illustrations from cartoonist Stephen Collins, this is the perfect book for dinosaur-loving kids everywhere. There are pronunciation guides, time periods, and vital statistics for each dinosaur, as well as an index to peruse.   Featuring: Velociraptor • Tsintaosaurus • Pegomastax • Caudipteryx • Mamenchisaurus • Argentinosaurus • Spinosaurus • Titanceratops • Gigantoraptor • Tyrannosaurus Rex • Compsognathus • Carcharodontosaurus • Yutyrannus • Euoplocephalus • Majungasaurus • Coelophysis • Gigantosaurus • Utahraptor • Triceratops • Hypsilophodon • Archaeopteryx • Deinonychus • Maiasaura • Ankylosaurus • Pinacosaurus • Sauropelta • Gastonia • Pachyrhinosaurus • Sichomimus • Sauroposeidon • Pachycephalosaurus • Stegosaurus • Parasaurolophus • Kamuysaurus • Lambeosaurus • Corythosaurus • Troodon • Sciurimimus • Gallimimus • Therizinosaurus • Ouranosaurus • Avimimus • Sinosauropteryx  • Mircroraptor • Anchiornis • Diplodocus • Oviraptor • Dromaeosaurus • Cryolophosaurus

Regina Is Not a Little Dinosaur


Andrea Zuill - 2021
    But just who is she calling little?! Regina is big! And she has all the tools to hunt herself: a fear-inducing predator stare, a terrifying roar, and an uncanny ability to camouflage. And so Regina sets off on her first real hunt, all alone. ROAR! Along the way, she meets some truly huge dinosaurs, and hilariously, and miserably, fails at catching anything. What if she has to live her life as an.... herbivore?! Little kids everywhere will recognize themselves in Andrea Zuill's intrepid young dino--eager for independence, but still very much needing the safety and comfort of home.

Dinopedia: A Brief Compendium of Dinosaur Lore


Darren Naish - 2021
    Featuring dozens of entries on topics ranging from hadrosaur nesting colonies to modern fossil hunters and paleontologists such as Halszka Osm�lska and Paul Sereno, this amazing A-Z compendium is brimming with facts about these thrilling, complex, and sophisticated animals.Almost everything we know about dinosaurs has changed in recent decades. A scientific revolution, kick-started in the late 1960s by astounding new discoveries and a succession of new ideas, has shown that these magnificent creatures were marvels of evolution that surpassed modern reptiles and mammals in size, athletic abilities, and more. Darren Naish sheds invaluable light on our current, fast-changing understanding of dinosaur diversity and evolutionary history, and discusses the cultural impacts of dinosaurs through books, magazines, and movies. Naish also shows how our emerging view of these animals is very much a human story about ambition and competing egos, revealing that controversy and disagreement are commonplace in the vigorous field of dinosaur studies.With a wealth of original illustrations by the author, Dinopedia is an informative and entertaining collection of lore for the dinosaur lover in all of us.Features a real cloth cover with an elaborate foil-stamped design

The Destroyer of Worlds: An Answer to Every Question


Steven Seril - 2021
    It also features major mythological events such as Ragnarok, the Titanomachy (Titan War), the Fall, Armageddon, and the Apocalypse in a surprisingly coherent, all-encompassing story!The book includes a logical explanation for the formation and structure of the cosmos: 'TDOW Theory.' It also explores such great questions as the meaning of life, the nature of God, the origins of evil, the source of suffering, the root cause of death, and the true price of freedom. BOOK HIGHLIGHTS:- Deep and interesting characters with their own separate plans & motivations- The most powerful character in the history of fiction- The most powerful female character in the history of fiction- Incredible plot twists & payoffs- Fulfilling character arcs- Surprisingly gritty, realistic, and believable- Action-packed from beginning to end- MORE SUBSTANCE packed into 500 physical pages than any other work of fiction- A daring, ambitious, one-of-a-kind plot- Superpowers and superheroes galore- A portion of proceeds go toward the World Literacy Foundation, improving literacy worldwide- Introduces a new cosmological theory & a new model for the universeMORE INFORMATION:- “The Destroyer of Worlds” took 20 years to write & underwent 22 revisions/edits!- It is sold as ONE BOOK rather than a series, providing a tremendous bargain and value to the customerDISCLAIMER:- This version is not recommended for children due to language and descriptions of violence, gore, and brief sexual situations.

Dino-Gro


Matt Myers - 2021
    He can't wait for it to reach its full size! But when Dino-Gro becomes much larger than intended, Cole goes so far as to put Dino-Gro on a liquid-free diet and an exercise regimen, which don't seem to make a difference! As Dino-Gro becomes so big that he can't fit in the house, Cole learns that growing up and getting bigger can have advantages too, even if you're not a dinosaur.For fans of Tiny T. Rex and We Don't Eat Our Classmates, this sweet and hilarious read-aloud is fun for kids to learn the importance of growing up big and strong.

Frankie and the Fossil


Jess McGeachin - 2021
    . . and finding your herd.

Jurassic Ark


David Niall Wilson - 2021
    There are sorcerers, harlots, and gamblers rampant in the city. In a compound in a forest, at the base of a mountain, one man and his family have received a prophecy. There will be a reckoning. There will be a flood. They will survive, but only if they obey the prophecy. Only if they build an ark, where there is no water. Only if they gather all of the creatures of the world. Only if they are faithful. Everyone else? Well, they're going to die.This is a book of prophecy and revelation, heroism and love. It is a very old story with a new twist. It is a very human story, drawing together the creatures of the heavens and the earth. This is not your mother's Noah, and it is not the Bible's Ark... and yet it is. Welcome to an alternate history where your only hope is not to miss the boat.

Dinosaur Red


Edward J. McFadden III - 2021
    The prehistoric gateway reveals a biosphere preserving Earth’s distant past, and as Judge and crew stand on the threshold of mankind’s greatest discovery the Martian ground trembles.A roar thunders from within, the doorway closes, and the team is trapped.Six mission specialists, each with unique skills, each with different reasons for wanting to break free of the primordial trap. To get home Judge is forced to choose between escape and changing the course of humanity.What will he do?

When I'm Big


Ella Bailey - 2021
    Along the way, she meets other big dinosaurs and marvels at all their unique traits, but it makes her wonder what makes her special. A cute picture book about real life dinosaurs, When I'm Big is also about finding out what makes you special.

Doctorsaurus


Emi-Lou May - 2021
    Thumping head? Tummy ache? Nose all sore and sniffy? Then call for Doctorsaurus and she’ll fix you in a jiffy! A rhyming prehistoric romp – just the tonic for poorly toddlers!

You Make My Heart Saur


Maggie Fischer - 2021
    rex can bite.You’re really something special; I think you’re dino-mite!   Read and roar along with the dinos in this adorable board book. With chunky pages perfect for little hands, colorful illustrations, and a sweet rhyming story, this is sure to become a story time favorite!

Unicorns Have Bad Manners


Rachel Halpern - 2021
    Today, though, he's taking tea with a unicorn. He just knows her manners will be dainty and refined. But when Nigel and the unicorn sit down to eat, they have very different ideas of proper behavior! Can they learn to find common ground, and have some not-too-messy fun with their food along the way? Kids will love this silly, beautifully illustrated story about manners, friendship, and cultural differences.

Gigantosaurus: Dino Spot


Jonny Duddle - 2021
    Can they find all the dinos, and who can name the most? But there is one dino who might not be so easy to find ... where is GIGANTOSAURUS hiding?