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Discover: Dinosaurs (Ready Activated)

By Weldon Owen and John Long
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Get ready to discover the Jurassic and beyond with this interactive, illustrated guide for kids 8-12. What did a T. Rex sound like? How do you pronounce Parasaurolophus? Travel back to the world of the dinosaurs to find out. Get ready for an interactive reading experience... Read More
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Get ready to discover the Jurassic and beyond with this interactive, illustrated guide for kids 8-12.

What did a T. Rex sound like? How do you pronounce Parasaurolophus? Travel back to the world of the dinosaurs to find out. Get ready for an interactive reading experience like no other, where books come alive in a whole new way.

Talk to the book to play games, quiz yourself, learn the latest dinosaur facts, and even hear how scientists think dinosaurs sounded. From bird's-eye views of the different time periods to up-close looks at individual creatures, you’ll seeβ€”and hearβ€”dinosaurs as you’ve never encountered them before.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798886743036

Publisher: Weldon Owen, Incorporated

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 October 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Weldon Owen, Incorporated

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 242.0mm

Height: 265.0mm

Weight: 624g

Pages: 64

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About the Author

Weldon Owen is an imprint of Insight Editions, a publisher of illustrated books on food & drink, photography, music, and popular culture. Elegant and informative, Weldon Owen titles showcase the best of art, photography, and design in exquisite presentations of the bookmaker's craft. They are located in San Rafael, CA.Β 

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