Finn, Peter

"Unlike many dinosaurs, the Allosaurus was found all over the world! Young paleontologists will love delving into the prehistoric world of the Allosaurus in this book, learning what made it so different than other dinosaurs. While it wasn't the biggest carnivore, the Allosaurus was still dangerous. With a name that translates to "different lizard," the Allosaurus was truly unique"--Provided by publisher.

"Exploring stories about unicorns from around the globe, this narrative text presents myths and legends in an easy-to-follow narrative voice in conjunction with possible scientific explanations"--Provided by publisher.

Delving into myths and legends from across many cultures, this . . . text presents classic lore and modern tales, often side by side with possible scientific explanations. But readers will learn that stories of Bigfoot, the Loch Ness monster, vampires, werewolves, and other strange creatures persist, despite the protests of skeptics believe.

Using its spiked tail to fight off enemies, Stegosaurus was one dangerous herbivore against its predators. Young readers jump right into the fascinating life of Stegosaurus in this accessible volume. Through vivid illustrations, future paleontologists see how Stegosaurus may have lived and what its home looked like. With interesting theories about Stegosaurus's famed plated back, this book will help readers learn to love this amazing creature.

The Tyrannosaurus rex was a deadly predator that is believed to have eaten nearly any prey it came across. Reaching more than 40 feet (12 m) tall with a mouth full of razor-sharp teeth, the Tyrannosaurs rex was the king of dinosaurs. Through vivid illustrations of both what scientists believe these dinosaurs looked like and what their homes may have looked like, young readers will discover what life was like millions of years ago. With important facts about where the Tyrannosaurus rex was discovered and what is known about it, readers will learn how the Tyrannosaurs rex ruled the Cretaceous era!.

Only 6 feet (1.8 m) long, the Velociraptor certainly wasn't the largest dinosaur. However, this predator is considered one of the deadliest. Hunting in packs, Velociraptors used their intelligence to find their next meal. Devouring eggs and even other dinosaurs, the Velociraptor would eat anything it could get its claws into! Through beautiful illustrations of what these feathered creatures may have looked like, young readers will love discovering how the Velociraptor survived millions of years ago and what made it so dangerous!.

"Kids often love to play camping in their living rooms, but this . . . book shows them what it means to head outside and really live in the great outdoors. A . . . narrator shows them tents, sleeping bags, and other gear that make camping an . . . adventure"--Provided by publisher.

In May 1956, an Italian publishing scout visited Russia's greatest living poet, Boris Pasternak. He left carrying the original manuscript of Dr. Zhivago. Pasternak believed his novel was unlikely ever to be published in the Soviet Union, where the authorities regarded it as an irredeemable assault on the 1917 Revolution. But Pasternak thought it stood a chance of being published and read in the West. From Italy it made its way around the world to earn Pasternak the 1958 Pulitzer Prize in Literature. Copies were sold in Moscow and Leningrad on the Black Market and when Pasternak died in 1960 in Russia his funeral was attended by thousands of admirers who defied their government to bid him farewell.