Copyright Date:
2021
Edition Date:
2021
Release Date:
03/02/21
Pages:
69 pages
ISBN:
1-7765-7315-3
ISBN 13:
978-1-7765-7315-8
Dewey:
560
Dimensions:
33 cm
Language:
English
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews
A history of prehistoric animal life on Earth according to the paleontological record.Alas, this chronological survey stands out from the thundering herd neither for the lifeless presentation (in Hahn's translation, anyway) of standard-issue facts nor the lackadaisical quality of the drably hued paleo-art. The presentation alternates sets of overview panels (often with airy commentary: "So, what can you see?" says one amphibian from the shallows; "One small step on land, a giant leap for evolution!" says its companion as it climbs out) and full-page illustrations of 24 creatures in, mostly, inaction. Though the gallery does include some less-prominent entries like Ticinosuchus and early mammal Purgatorius among the usual suspects, the latter is depicted as a burrow dweller on one page but arboreal on the next-and elsewhere a view of human hunters spearing a T. rex will likewise confuse viewers who don't understand that what they are seeing is supposed to be a scene from a cheesy movie. Mary Anning and a few other (White) bone hunters do step in for introductions along the way, and a stratigraphic chart of geological periods (ending in the Quaternary) offers helpful relative placements for all of the prehistoric selections.A perfunctory sift through thoroughly dug-over territory. (timeline/index) (Informational picture book. 7-9)
Outstanding Science Book Winner 2022, National Science Teacher's Association and Children's Book Council
Walk in the footsteps of the first fossil researchers to discover the earliest creatures on Earth, in this large format fact-filled picture book.
Packed with full-page color illustrations and comics, this visual and informative book for children ages 8 and up looks closely at the incredible creatures to once walk on our planet.
Young fossil and dinosaur enthusiasts can explore the story of a spiny sea worm without tail or head, a walking fish, a peaceful sea dragon, and, of course, dinosaurs including the tyrannosaurus and stegosaurus.
Told through comics, illustrations and data, Fossils from Lost Worlds is also a fascinating insight into paleontology itself. It shows how science is a process of thinking and rethinking, questioning and learning. Through illustrated timelines of animal reconstructions and major discoveries, we can track the beliefs and theories that have brought our knowledge to where it is today, including important personalities and historical female scientists.
This big book of fossil facts is a must-read for young dinosaur and fossil fanatics to share and learn together with the entire family.
The careful curation of this parade of creatures takes readers on a comprehensive journey through the fossil record. New York Times
Hélène Rajcak lives and works in Paris as an illustrator. She studied illustration at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Arts Decoratifs.
Damien Laverdunt lives and works in Paris as a writer and illustrator and teaches applied arts at the Lycée de Sèvres.
Hélène and Damien are the co-authors and co-illustrators of Small and Tall Tales of Extinct Animals.
Praise for Fossils From Lost Worlds
The illustrations use an elegant color palette but dont sacrifice adventure, humor or information for designThe careful curation of this parade of creatures takes readers on a comprehensive journey through the fossil record. I enjoyed the paleontologists, depicted in droll graphic-novel-style comics interspersed throughout, almost as much as I enjoyed the paleontology. The New York Times
The subdued palette and inky lines of Hélène Rajcaks pictures give the book a stylish feel, while its lively, graphic-novel-style layout conveys a sense of humor about dinosaurs, fossils and the work of those who study them. Wall Street Journal
This is a treasure for any school library and a work of art to pore over at home. School Reading List
Praise for Small and Tall Tales of Extinct Animals
A book to keep for years. The Guardian
This splendid, oversize encyclopedic study of extinct animals handles a potentially depressing subject without hectoring or mawkishness. Publishers Weekly, starred review
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