David Burnie studied zoology and botany at the University of Bristol in England, and has worked as a nature reserve ranger and biologist. He has written and contributed to many award-winning books and multimedia titles, and has acted as a consultant and scriptwriter for many natural history programs. He is an avid dinosaur fan as well as a keen birdwatcher, botanist, and bug-hunter. Anthony Lewis had a passion for drawing as a child and, encouraged by parents and teachers alike, he has successfully pursued a career as a freelance illustrator. He graduated from Liverpool School of Art in the UK and since then has illustrated more than 300 children's books for publishers worldwide.