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The Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs: The Theropods

Everything you could ever want to know about dinosaurs

■ Author: Rubén Molina-Pérez and Asier Larramendi ■ Publisher: The Natural History Museum ■ Price: £30 (approx $38) ■ Release: Out now

Who doesn’t like dinosaurs? Whether you love the idea of finding out more about the prehistoric animals that lived hundreds of millions of years before us, or just enjoy watching the spectacle of Jurassic Park, there are few creatures that can match dinosaurs for excitement and interest. And while scientists are still discovering new species, this encyclopedia from the Natural History Museum aims to bring together all the latest information about the theropods – those classified as having ‘beast feet’ – into one place.

The theropods form one

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