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The Kingfisher Dinosaur Encyclopedia, authored by the esteemed British paleontologist Mike Benton, is one of the best guides for children on dinosaurs and the world of prehistoric times. Summary of the Book The Kingfisher Dinosaur Encyclopedia is a brilliant 160-page book that details the existence of dinosaurs that existed in the prehistoric times. Compiled especially for children, the book is full of coloured pictures, step-by-step categorizations and the newest photography works. The book is arranged based on particular themes, fitting a comprehensive way of learning. About Mike Benton Mike Benton is an esteemed Professor of Vertebrate Palaeontology at the University of Bristol. He is a revered as a proficient on the evolution of dinosaurs, and has penned several commended works on dinosaurs and their early life on our planet, for both adults and children. Benton has been honoured with the prestigious Lyell Medal. He is now into exploring mass extinctions, conducting field experiments in Russia. Some of his most notable works are Fossil reptiles of Great Britain, The Age of Dinosaurs in Russia and Mongolia, When Life Nearly Died: The Greatest Mass Extinction of All Time, Introduction to Paleobiology and the Fossil Record, and Walking with Dinosaurs: The Facts.