Great Dinosaur Mistakes, Paperback

The puzzling prehistoric creatures the experts got wrong.

The first fossils found of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals were often incomplete. So, with many of the bones from its skeleton missing, early experts often had to guess how a complete animal looked when it was alive. Sometimes they guessed right, but sometimes they didn’t! Great Dinosaur Mistakes explores some of the most extraordinary errors early experts made and brings past and present versions of each prehistoric creature face to face in a fantastical time-travelling adventure full of fascinating facts.

Illustrated by Stieven Van de Poorten.

Focusing on errors is a relatable and fun entry point for children that demystifies the scientific process, showing that even experts get things wrong.Bringing past and present versions together offers a unique and technical illustration style that will capture children’s attention.Beyond just dino-facts, it teaches palaeontology and the importance of new evidence in correcting history.By the same team behind The Tyrannosaur’s Feathers which was Children’s Book of the Year: Animals and Nature at The Week Junior BookAwards 2024

This is the perfect book for children who love dinosaurs and to help nurture their curiosity.