First Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs

By Sam Taplin

On Sale: 6/30/2026

A fascinating, friendly introduction to the prehistoric world, with simple text and amazing illustrations. With answers to questions such as “What was the biggest dinosaur?”, “What was the ice age?” , “Why did the dinosaurs die out?”, and more. Includes internet links to carefully selected fun and informative websites.

A fascinating, friendly introduction to the prehistoric world, with simple text and amazing illustrations. With answers to questions such as “What was the biggest dinosaur?”, “What was the ice age?” , “Why did the dinosaurs die out?”, and more. Includes internet links to carefully selected fun and informative websites.

ISBN: 9781836053903
Imprint: Usborne
On Sale: Jun 30, 2026
List price: $18.99
No of pages: 64
Trim Size: 6.600 in (w) x 9.030 in (h) x 1.400 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Animals / Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures
BISAC 2: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Reference / Encyclopedias
BISAC 3: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Reference / Almanacs

Sam Taplin

Biography

Sam Taplin grew up in a beautiful valley in Yorkshire, where he dreamed of being a writer, and after three years reading other people’s books at university he started writing his own for Usborne. He’s been doing it ever since. When he’s not writing about lonely rabbits or inquisitive bears, he likes doing card tricks, writing songs and playing long games of chess by the fire.

David Hancock

A fascinating, friendly introduction to the prehistoric world, with simple text and amazing illustrations. With answers to questions such as “What was the biggest dinosaur?”, “What was the ice age?” , “Why did the dinosaurs die out?”, and more. Includes internet links to carefully selected fun and informative websites.

A fascinating, friendly introduction to the prehistoric world, with simple text and amazing illustrations. With answers to questions such as “What was the biggest dinosaur?”, “What was the ice age?” , “Why did the dinosaurs die out?”, and more. Includes internet links to carefully selected fun and informative websites.

ISBN: 9781836053903
Imprint: Usborne
On Sale: Jun 30, 2026
List price: $18.99
No of pages: 64
Trim Size: 6.600 in (w) x 9.030 in (h) x 1.400 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Animals / Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures
BISAC 2: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Reference / Encyclopedias
BISAC 3: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Reference / Almanacs

Sam Taplin

Biography

Sam Taplin grew up in a beautiful valley in Yorkshire, where he dreamed of being a writer, and after three years reading other people’s books at university he started writing his own for Usborne. He’s been doing it ever since. When he’s not writing about lonely rabbits or inquisitive bears, he likes doing card tricks, writing songs and playing long games of chess by the fire.

David Hancock