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Book Review Encyclopedia Prehistorica Dinosaurs The Definitive Pop-Up

by Robert Sabuda

Book Details

Publisher:National Geographic Books
Published:2005-07-12
Pages:12
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0763622281

Reading Info

Age Range:3-7

About This Book

From renowned pop-up masters Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart comes an awe-inspiring tribute to the world's most beloved extinct animals and their 180-million-year reign on our planet. Open this book and a massive T. REX springs out, flashing a startling jawful of jagged teeth. Turn the next spread and a ravishing raptor unfurls and appears to fly off the edge of the page. Inside the amazing ENCYCLOPEDIA PREHISTORICA: DINOSAURS are "shield bearers" in full-body armor, creatures with frilly hea

Our Review

This spectacular pop-up book transforms prehistoric learning into a breathtaking three-dimensional experience, with intricate paper engineering that brings dinosaurs to life right before young readers' eyes. Each turn of the page reveals astonishing paper sculptures—from a massive T. rex with articulated jaws to pterosaurs that appear to soar off the paper—creating an immersive journey through the age of dinosaurs. The book combines these remarkable paper constructions with fascinating facts about various species, their habitats, and their 180-million-year reign, making dinosaur education feel like an interactive museum exhibit.

What sets this volume apart is the extraordinary craftsmanship that makes complex paleontology concepts accessible and magical for young children. While the delicate paper engineering requires gentle handling, the awe-inspiring pop-ups create lasting memories and spark genuine curiosity about natural history. This is the kind of book that transforms casual dinosaur interest into a passionate exploration of science, perfect for children who learn best through visual and tactile experiences. The combination of artistic brilliance and educational depth makes this a standout addition to any young explorer's library.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction