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Encyclopedia Prehistorica Dinosaurs Deluxe Gift Edition

The Definitive Pop-Up

Hardcover
7-1/2"W x 9-7/16"H | 20 oz | 10 per carton
On sale Oct 27, 2026 | 12 Pages | 9781536255188
Age 5-9 years

Pop-up fans and dinosaur aficionados alike will delight in this gorgeous deluxe edition of Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart’s best-selling paleontological opus with a gold-foiled dinosaur and special pop-up embedded in the cover.

Open this book and a massive T. rex springs out, flashing a jaw full of jagged teeth. Turn to the next spread and a ravishing raptor unfurls and appears to fly off the edge of the page. Inside this amazing book are “shield bearers” in full body armor, creatures with frilly headgear, long-necked giants, and much more—including amusing tidbits on the history of paleontology. Full of fun facts and lighthearted good humor, this breathtaking book includes fascinating information about popular dinosaurs as well as many lesser-known varieties in a volume that will be read, admired, and treasured forever.
Matthew Reinhart is the co-creator of the Encyclopedia Prehistorica and Encyclopedia Mythologica books. He has also created many other award-winning pop-up books, including Cinderella: A Pop-Up Fairy Tale, Star Wars: A Pop-Up Guide to the Galaxy, and Mommy? by Maurice Sendak and Arthur Yorinks. He lives in New York City.


Robert Sabuda is internationally acclaimed for his stunning pop-up books, including Ten Horse Farm, The Christmas Story, and the best-selling Encyclopedia Prehistorica and Encyclopedia Mythologica series, created with Matthew Reinhart. Robert Sabuda lives in New York City.
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About

Pop-up fans and dinosaur aficionados alike will delight in this gorgeous deluxe edition of Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart’s best-selling paleontological opus with a gold-foiled dinosaur and special pop-up embedded in the cover.

Open this book and a massive T. rex springs out, flashing a jaw full of jagged teeth. Turn to the next spread and a ravishing raptor unfurls and appears to fly off the edge of the page. Inside this amazing book are “shield bearers” in full body armor, creatures with frilly headgear, long-necked giants, and much more—including amusing tidbits on the history of paleontology. Full of fun facts and lighthearted good humor, this breathtaking book includes fascinating information about popular dinosaurs as well as many lesser-known varieties in a volume that will be read, admired, and treasured forever.

Creators

Matthew Reinhart is the co-creator of the Encyclopedia Prehistorica and Encyclopedia Mythologica books. He has also created many other award-winning pop-up books, including Cinderella: A Pop-Up Fairy Tale, Star Wars: A Pop-Up Guide to the Galaxy, and Mommy? by Maurice Sendak and Arthur Yorinks. He lives in New York City.


Robert Sabuda is internationally acclaimed for his stunning pop-up books, including Ten Horse Farm, The Christmas Story, and the best-selling Encyclopedia Prehistorica and Encyclopedia Mythologica series, created with Matthew Reinhart. Robert Sabuda lives in New York City.
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