Candlewick Press (MA) Encyclopedia Prehistorica Dinosaurs Pop-Up

Description

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 Headgear, And Weighty, Long-Necked Giants. There Are Even Amusing Tidbits On The History Of Paleontology Itself -- Like A Pop-Up Version Of A Victorian New Year'S Dinner In The Belly Of A Dinosaur Model, Or A Pair Of Scientists Locked In A Literal Tug-Of-War Over Bones. Full Of Fascinating Facts And Lighthearted Good Humor, This Breathtaking Book Includes Fascinating, Up-To-The-Minute Information About Popular Dinosaurs As Well As Many Lesser-Known Varieties. With Each Of Six Spreads Featuring One Spectacular, Large Pop-Up As Well As Booklets Of Smaller Pop-Ups And Text, Encyclopedia Prehistorica: Dinosaurs Is A Magnificent Display Of Paper Engineering And Creativity -- An Astonishing Book That Will Be Read, Admired, And Treasured Forever.