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The Big Countdown: 34.7 Quadrillion Minutes Since the Last Dinosaurs Died

Paul Mason, Author

Series: The Big Countdown

Imprint: Franklin Watts

Publication date: December 13, 2018

Category: Dinosaurs & prehistoric world (Children's / Teenage)

ISBN: 9781445158198

Series: The Big Countdown

Imprint: Franklin Watts

Publication date: February 13, 2020

Category: Dinosaurs & prehistoric world (Children's / Teenage)

ISBN: 9781445158204

Do you know for how many years the dinosaurs ruled the Earth? Or how much the hefty Argentinosaurus weighed? Which dinosaur ran 144 per cent faster than Usain Bolt? And do you know how many hours there were in a dinosaur say? Discover the answers to all these questions and much, more more in Big Countdown: Dinosaurs.

The Big Countdown looks at popular topics and investigates the great many numbers that make them fascinating. From the mind-bogglingly large to smallest and most precious, this series helps us understand that it’s not just our days that are numbered. Perfect for number-crunchers aged 9 and up.

Paul Mason

Paul’s books cover a wide range of subjects, from whether the Romans ate crisps to how to build the world’s best skatepark, but he writes mostly about sport. Whether you are interested in swimming, cycling, snowboarding, surfing or another sport, Paul has probably written something that will inspire you to get out and give it a try. Paul writes in a shack by the beach, which he shares with his one-eyed surf dog, Daisy.