A collectible board book series with a non-fiction twist: toddlers have mini adventures and explore planet Earth. Little ones can join in the fossil-finding adventure in Digging for Dinosaurs and uncover a huge dinosaur fossil. Detailed labels offer further information - perfect for parents to share with their inquisitive pre-school child. Kids can learn how fossils are found and cleaned. A fun gatefold at the end of the book opens up to reveal the huge skeleton of a Diplodocus! With simple text written by Dr Mike Goldsmith and consultancy by Professor Michael Benton, this is a great way to introduce children aged 2 and up to dinosaurs and fossils. Have you collected all of I Explore? I Explore the Airport; I Explore Digging for Dinosaurs; I Explore the Zoo; I Explore Under the Sea. Dr Mike Goldsmith was formerly Head of Acoustics at the UK's National Physical Laboratory. Since 1999 he has written over 40 science books for children and adults that have been published in more than 28 countries. Mike's books have been shortlisted twice for the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize. Mike lives in Twickenham, near London. There is lots more information about him and his work on his website. Kate Daubney lives by the sea in North Devon, England with her partner Roger and her scruffy sidekick, Taz the dog. After graduating with a degree in illustration, she has worked on numerous children's books, using both digital and traditional media to create her colourful and quirky illustrations. When she's not busy illustrating she loves nothing more than riding her bike or taking a walk across the local beach, where Taz the dog enjoys chasing the seagulls!

 

This book is part of a book series called I Explore .

There are 10 pages in this book. This book was published 2014 by Egmont UK Ltd .

Dr Mike Goldsmith works at the UK's National Physical Laboratory. He has worked on a variety of science topics, including sound and space. He has written several books for children. Jonathan Litton has written and edited a number of children's books, with subject matter ranging from pirates and princesses to monsters and mischievous monkeys. He likes mango and cod - though not usually together! Kate Daubney studied illustration and has worked on numerous children's books and educational materials. Her sidekick is her pet terrier, Taz, who likes to sleep under her desk whilst practising his ability to snore very loudly!