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National Geographic Kids Dinosaur Atlas

by National Geographic

Book Details

Publisher:Random House
Published:2022-09-20
Pages:130
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

More than 250 million years ago, our planet looked and felt a lot different from how it does now. The seven separate continents we have today hadn't yet taken shape. Instead, there was only one "supercontinent" called Pangaea. This was the beginning of the time of the dinosaurs. Journey from the Triassic to the Jurassic to the Cretaceous to find out how Earth slowly shifted over time, and how the variety of dinosaurs ruling the planet changed too. Discover how some of these creatures took to the

Our Review

This stunning visual guide takes readers on a journey through 250 million years of dinosaur history, tracing their evolution across shifting continents from the Triassic through Jurassic to Cretaceous periods. The book masterfully combines detailed maps with fossil discoveries to show how Earth's changing geography shaped dinosaur development and distribution. Readers will explore how Pangaea fractured into the continents we know today while discovering the incredible diversity of prehistoric life that emerged across these ancient landscapes.

What sets this reference work apart is its ability to make complex paleogeography accessible through breathtaking National Geographic photography and clear, engaging explanations. Young paleontologists will appreciate how the material connects dinosaur adaptations to their changing environments, showing why certain species thrived in specific regions. The combination of timeline spreads, habitat reconstructions, and fossil evidence creates an immersive experience that brings the age of dinosaurs vividly to life for curious minds.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction