Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs

Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs
Author: Philip J. Currie
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 901
Release: 1997-10-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0080494749

This book is the most authoritative encyclopedia ever prepared on dinosaurs and dinosaur science. In addition to entries on specific animals such as Tyrannosaurus, Triceratops, and Velociraptor, the Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs covers reproduction, behavior, physiology, and extinction. The book is generously illustrated with many detailed drawings and photographs, and includes color pictures and illustrations that feature interpretations of the best known and most important animals. All alphabetical entries are cross-referenced internally, as well as at the end of each entry. The Encyclopedia includes up-to-date references that encourage the reader to investigate personal interests. The most authoritative encyclopedia ever prepared on dinosaurs Includes many detailed drawings, photographs and illustrations in both color and black-and-white Contains comprehensively cross-referenced alphabetical entries with internal references, as well as references at the conclusion of each entry Provides in-depth references, allowing readers to pursue independent interests Includes sixteen plates and 35 color illustrations

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs
Author: Dougal Dixon
Publisher: Lorenz
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006
Genre: Dinosaurs
ISBN: 9780754815730

Here is the ultimate book for dinosaur lovers--a complete identification guide featuring 600 dinosaurs, written by a leading expert and stunningly illustrated.

The Illustrated Dinosaur Encyclopedia

The Illustrated Dinosaur Encyclopedia
Author: Dougal Dixon
Publisher:
Total Pages: 144
Release: 1989
Genre: Dinosaurs
ISBN: 9780600567998

Written in simple language and designed in colour-coded sections, this book describes the evolution, the lifestyles and the history of the dinosaurs.

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs
Author: David Norman
Publisher: Ramboro
Total Pages: 208
Release: 1998
Genre: Dinosaurs
ISBN: 9780862882303

A detailed examination of the world of dinosaurs, their appearance, behavior, and families, describing current theories about their extinction and explaining how paleontologists study their fossilized remains.

Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Life

Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Life
Author: Kitty Blount
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 378
Release: 2008
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0756638364

Provides in-depth entries on early Earth's climates, conditions, animal and plant life forms that flourished and floundered throughout each era, along with biographies of notable figures.

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures
Author: Barry Cox
Publisher: Chartwell Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-09-15
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780785828600

An unmatched reference work distinguished by its erudition and beauty, this volume is an illustrated who's who of prehistoric life, a Baedeker of more than 500 million years of evolution on Earth. With entries for more than 600 species, each arranged in its evolutionary sequence, this book presents a panorama of enormous diversity, from predatory dinosaurs to primitive amphibians, from giant armored fish to woolly mammoths, sabertooth tigers and dire wolves. Each entry features a specially commissioned full color painting prepared according to the best research of today in close collaboration with world renowned paleontologists. The records of rocks--fossil bones, teeth, skin, hair and even footprints and nests--have been combined with knowledge of the anatomy and behavior of present day descendants to arrive at informed judgments about posture, color and other aspects of appearance. Lively and informative "biographies" of the creatures accompany these remarkable illustrations: how they moved, what they ate, where they ranged and the habitats and ecological niches they occupied. Comparisons are made wherever possible with familiar living animals, highlighting both the contrasts and similarities. Also included are articles on subjects such as the time scale of evolution, fossil formation and interpretation and convergent evolution. Truly a magnificent sourcebook, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Creatures is both a triumph of scholarship and a work of art.

The Marshall Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animals

The Marshall Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animals
Author: Douglas Palmer
Publisher: Todtri Book Pub
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2002-07-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9781577172932

This "Who Was Who" of the prehistoric world is a fascinating reference book examining over 500 extinct species in detail, from the mighty dinosaurs and flying reptiles to armored fish, woolly mammoths, and our own prehistoric ancestors. World renowned artists collaborated closely with paleontologists using strict scientific principles to illustrate each animal in full color to create a comprehensive catalogue of prehistoric vertebrate animals. Among a vast array of species described and illustrated are such extraordinary creatures as: -- Spiny sharks and ray-tinned fishes -- Allosaurus and Tyrannosaurus -- Brachiosauras and Diploducus In addition to anatomical descriptions of each animal, there is also information regarding their habitats, behavior, and lifestyles. Furthermore, there are sections on the formation, discovery, exhumation, and reconstruction of fossils; the geologic time scale; and the nature and history of evolution. Assembled by a group of noted paleontologist, this is the most accurate presentation of the prehistoric world available.

Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs

Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs
Author: John Malam
Publisher:
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2005
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781405458979

An illustrated guide to the physical characteristics, behaviors, diets, and habitats of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals. Includes more than 250 ancient species, many only recently discovered.