Plunged way back into the past, Rain, Emily, and the rest of the Dinosaur Explorers, continue to make their way back to the present, but first they must take the plunge and submerge themselves into the prehistoric oceans. What they find is that the weightlessness of the water caters to larger creatures, sometimes bigger than dinosaurs themselves! Here they must dodge carnivorous ancient dolphins, elude massive crocodile creatures, and essentially do their best to survive. But it’s also possible that they may even find some undersea friends. One thing is for certain, the Dinosaur Explorers are in way over their heads! Will they sink or swim?

Trapped in the Precambrian Era 570 million years ago by an earthquake, the X-Venture Xplorers find themselves in a fix- by needing a bigger fix for their time machine! Rain, Sean and Stone are now faced with the challenge of finding electricity in an era where human haven"t even evolved! And to make matters worse, the locals don"t take kindly to them either! Witness all the wonders of our world"s past with these PREHISTORIC PIONEERS!

In the late Cretaceous period, many animals began to take wing, and dinosaurs were no exception. Fly high with our dino-“soar” friends as well as Rain, Emily, and the rest of Dr. Da Vinci’s Dinosaur Explorers crew as they find out just how these flying creatures stay afloat! But these time travelers have to be careful--these aren’t friendly skies they’re flying in; the lord of the skies is an expert predator with a prehistoric eagle eye. It will take luck and ingenuity to survive this era and make it one step closer to making it home.

Packed with more than 1,000 incredible images and full of fascinating facts, this beautiful children’s encyclopedia will bring young readers face to face with some of the most incredible creatures ever to exist! Did you know that archeologists recently discovered the fossils of a 110 million-year-old dinosaur named Nodosaur, as well as some remarkable feathered dinosaurs that were recently unearthed in China? Well, now you do! Explore everything you need to know about dinosaurs, pterosaurs, marine reptiles, and mammals in this stunning dinosaur encyclopedia for children aged 9-12. Featuring fossil fragments, full skeletons, and CGI renderings of dinosaurs – from the deadly Tyrannosaurus to the plant-eating Diplodocus, armored fish to giant millipedes and terrifying sharks and so much more, this dazzling dinosaur book is a must-have volume for young dinosaur enthusiasts. Celebrate your child's curiosity as they explore: - Striking and detailed diagrams, drawings and illustrations on every page - A highly visual approach to learning - Ideal combination of colorful diagrams with infographic text boxes - Featuring amazing close-ups and CGI reconstructions of prehistoric scenes. - In association with The Smithsonian Institution Covering all forms of prehistoric life, from the first primitive invertebrates to the earliest mammals, this kids dinosaur book provides young readers with essential background information about the geological periods, evolution and extinction, and every aspect of dinosaur science! The striking illustrations, photographs and diagrams featured throughout provide an optimum visual learning experience for both children and adults alike, accompanied by an array of fun facts all about your favorite fierce dinosaurs, and some lesser-known species too. This dinosaur encyclopedia includes at-a-glance panels that provide a quick reference to all the stats, making it an ideal combination of colorful diagrams and infographic text boxes, with easy-to-read accessible text for readers aged 9-12, yet can be enjoyed by the entire family, making this enthralling children’s encyclopedia a beautiful and educational gift that can be passed down generations. Learn all about the world one picture at a time! If you like Dinosaur Book then why not complete the collection? Part of the highly visual Our World In Pictures series, avid readers can become vehicle virtuosos with Cars, Trains, Ships and Planes, venture on a journey across the globe with Countries, Cultures, People & Places and explore the animal kingdom like never before with The Animal Book.

Once again, the X-Venture Xplorers find themselves in the past- 430 millions years way back when, in the Silurian era! Somehow, Rain managed to snare Emily in one of his schemes to collect ancient treasure. However, they find far more than they bargained for when a group of prehistoric shellfish decide to snack them! Guess you have to expect that sort of thing while you"re PUTTERING IN THE PALAEOZOIC!

Once again, the X-Venture Xplorers find themselves in the past- 430 millions years way back when, in the Silurian era! Somehow, Rain managed to snare Emily in one of his schemes to collect ancient treasure. However, they find far more than they bargained for when a group of prehistoric shellfish decide to snack them! Guess you have to expect that sort of thing while you"re PUTTERING IN THE PALAEOZOIC!

Travel back in time and discover facts you never knew about dinosaurs and prehistoric life in this fourth instalment of the The Secret Explorers. This group of brilliant kids come together from all four corners of the globe to fix problems, solve mysteries and gather knowledge all over the planet - and beyond. Whenever their help is needed, a special sign will appear on a door. They step through to the Exploration Station, and receive their mission... In The Secret Explorers and the Jurassic Rescue, dinosaur expert Tamiko and geology expert Cheng travel back to the age of the dinosaurs in an effort to rescue a dinosaur egg from destruction. However, to save the egg, the Secret Explorers first have to use all their courage and skills to outsmart a fierce Allosaurus, rescue a baby Stegosaurus, and find a way to attract an Archaeopteryx. Tamiko and Cheng soon find that, to succeed, they need to come up with some unusual solutions... Packed with fun illustrations and facts about dinosaurs, fossils, and why modern birds are dinosaurs, this thrilling adventure is perfect for young readers. Informative diagrams tell kids all they need to know about different species of dinosaur, from Stegosaurus to Allosaurus. The action-packed narrative keeps kids engaged and makes learning about dinosaurs even more fun!

An encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and senior high school students.

Tells the story of the building of the American Museum of Natural History and Hayden Planetarium, a story of history, politics, science, and exploration, including the roles of American presidents, New York power brokers, museum presidents, planetarium directors, polar and African explorers, and German rocket scientists. The American Museum of Natural History is one of New York City’s most beloved institutions, and one of the largest, most celebrated museums in the world. Since 1869, generations of New Yorkers and tourists of all ages have been educated and entertained here. Located across from Central Park, the sprawling structure, spanning four city blocks, is a fascinating conglomeration of many buildings of diverse architectural styles built over a period of 150 years. The first book to tell the history of the museum from the point of view of these buildings, including the planned Gilder Center, The American Museum of Natural History and How It Got That Way contextualizes them within New York and American history and the history of science. Part II, “The Heavens in the Attic,” is the first detailed history of the Hayden Planetarium, from the museum’s earliest astronomy exhibits, to Clyde Fisher and the original planetarium, to Neil deGrasse Tyson and the Rose Center for Earth and Space, and it features a photographic tour through the original Hayden Planetarium. Author Colin Davey spent much of his childhood literally and figuratively lost in the museum’s labyrinthine hallways. The museum grew in fits and starts according to the vicissitudes of backroom deals, personal agendas, two world wars, the Great Depression, and the Cold War. Chronicling its evolution―from the selection of a desolate, rocky, hilly, swampy site, known as Manhattan Square to the present day―the book includes some of the most important and colorful characters in the city’s history, including the notoriously corrupt and powerful “Boss” Tweed, “Father of New York City” Andrew Haswell Green, and twentieth-century powerbroker and master builder Robert Moses; museum presidents Morris K. Jesup, Henry Fairfield Osborn, and Ellen Futter; and American presidents, polar and African explorers, dinosaur hunters, and German rocket scientists. Richly illustrated with period photos, The American Museum of Natural History and How It Got That Way is based on deep archival research and interviews.