Secrets of the Dinosaurs - (Nature Bedtime Stories) by Alicia Klepeis & Neon Squid (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

A beautifully illustrated collection of 5-minute bedtime stories about the giant dinosaurs, such as T. rex, Stegosaurus, and Triceratops, that once roamed our planet.

The prehistoric world was full of secrets... In this charming anthology of children's stories by Alicia Klepeis readers will meet epic prehistoric creatures. In one story a lonely Triceratops is looking for love, while another looks at an elderly Brachiosaurus who is reminiscing about his days as a youngster. Kids will be thrilled as T. rexes try to stay afloat during a summer storm, and marvel at a pterosaur who finds an oasis in the sand dunes!

Other dinosaurs in the stories include Spinosaurus, Velociraptor, and Diplodocus. Featuring tales from the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods and stunning illustrations by Gavin Scott.

Each story in Secrets of the Dinosaurs is based on real discoveries made by paleontologists, and at the end of each tale readers will find out more about the science that inspired the story. So as they drift off to sleep, they will know a little bit more about the prehistoric world.

The cover features a timeless design with silver foil and a cloth texture, making this book the perfect gift for dinosaur-mad kids.

Discover more brilliant bedtime stories in this series, including Secrets of the Forest, Secrets of the Ocean and Secrets of the Stars.

About the Author

Alicia Klepeis loves to research fun and out-of-the-ordinary topics that bring the world to young readers--from amazing animals to extreme environments. Alicia began her career at the National Geographic Society. She is the author of more than 200 children's books, including Go Wild! Frogs; Gutsy Girls Go For Science: Astronauts; Polar Bears & Penguins: A Pretty Cool Introduction to the Arctic and Antarctic; and Secrets of the Forest. A former middle school teacher, Alicia loves doing school visits. She lives with her family in upstate New York.

Gavin Scott is an illustrator based in Somerset, UK. He studied illustration, specialising in natural history, and he loves drawing animals and birds, both in fiction and nonfiction. Gavin's artwork spans a range of styles, from traditional watercolor to collage and digital work. Gavin is also passionate about introducing young children to nature and the wildlife around them. When he's not working he loves rock climbing on the Dorset coast and riding and fettling his old Triumph motorbike.