Are dinosaurs from outer space?

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The Hammond World Atlas Corp., Union, N.J., which for years has produced the most amazing computer generated maps, recently published two captivating, lavishly illustrated hardcover atlases that introduce children to the fascinating realms of dinosaurs and outer space.

The Dinosaur Atlas concentrates on the way the Earth looked during the mighty reptiles' 160,000,000-year prehistoric reign. Filled with engaging full-color illustrations, facts, and trivia, kids will gain an understanding of the evolution of dinosaurs and our planet as they follow these creatures across geologically shifting continents. The atlas features the latest scientific evidence of what dinosaurs looked like, where they roamed, and when they lived.

The maps and schematics are in credibly vivid, popping right off the page, as do the detailed illustrations. And while this volume obviously is geared toward the younger set, those of us who grew up sans the knowledge uncovered over the last three decades will find the reading interesting as well. Maybe we're remembering wrong, but when we were kids, there seemed to be maybe a dozen...