Discusses dinosaurs, their life, death, and discovery, and describes the techniques used for making the TV series "Dinosaurs!"

Dinosaur!

Science & Math

Norman, David

Biological Sciences

John Wiley&Sons, Inc.

The popularity of dinosaurs seems never ending, as evidenced by the popularity of films such Jurassic Park and documentaries like Walking with Dinosaurs. But how much do these types of entertainment really tell us about recent scientific discoveries and the latest research into the world of the dinosaur? This is the first book explain how scientists have been able to put together a picture of how dinosaurs looked, what they ate, and how they moved and interacted with each other. Taking a new approach to the subject, David Norman combines different areas of science, such as anatomy, genetics, forensics, and engineering design, to piece together the latest evidence of how animal life evolved on earth. Norman engagingly lays out the history of dinosaur research, from the speculation over ancient myths about dragons, to the latest virtual reality animation sequences and engineering design analysis. He also discusses the role that informed speculation and luck has played in many of the major discoveries. This book is a fantastic introduction for those just beginning to take an interest in dinosaurs and a must-read for true dinosaur-lovers who want to know not just the latest theories and discoveries, but how scientists achieved them.

Dinosaurs: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

Oxford University Press

Dinosaurs are fascinating creatures and their popularity seems never ending, fueled by films such as Jurassic Park and documentaries such as Walking with Dinosaurs. Yet dinosaurs (or more precisely non-avian dinosaurs) last trod the Earth 65 million years ago. All we know of them today are their fossilized bones, the tracks and traces that they left behind and, in very rare instances, some of the soft tissues or even traces of their chemistry. In many respects dinosaurs present us with one of the ultimate forensic challenges: they comprise the fragmentary remains of creatures that died many tens of millions of years ago, rather than just recently, or a few tens of years ago, which is the problem usually faced by forensic pathologists. How much do we really know about them, and to what extent can their remains inform us about ancient worlds, and indeed about the history of our planet? In this Very Short Introduction David Norman discusses how dinosaurs were first discovered and interpreted, and how our understanding of them has changed over the past 200 years. He looks at some of the amazing discoveries that have enabled us to gain new and unexpected insights into dinosaurs as animals with natural histories and behaviors, and considers some of the biggest questions in dinosaur biology, such as the implications of them having warm blood. Norman also shows how research upon dinosaurs has been enriched, particularly in recent decades, by technological break-throughs, which complement the informed speculation and luck which have played a part in many of the major discoveries. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Politics & Social Sciences

Archaeology

The Poster Book of Dinosaurs

Hodder & Stoughton Childrens Division

This book embodies work stretching over a fifteen year period. As a result· inevitably we are greatly indebted to a number of institutions and a large number of individuals. Over the years considerable administrative and financial help was provided by the Institute for Agricultural Research, Ahmadu Bello University, the Ministries of Agriculture and Natural Resources in the northern states of Nigeria, the Ford Foundation, and more recently, Kansas State University.

Farming Systems In The Nigerian Savanna: Research And Strategies For Development

Reference

Routledge

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs

A lavishly illustrated tour of the world of dinosaurs offers insight into the way they actually lived; highlights sixty-eight specific dinosaurs including the Tyrannosaurus Rex, Triceratops, and Stegosaurus; and includes a term glossary.

Random House Value Pub

Discusses the characteristics, origins, periods, and geographic locations of different dinosaur species

Dinosaurs

When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth

Children's Books

Simon&Schuster

A beautifully illustrated tracing of the evolution of life from the earliest organisms to the advent of the human race clearly explains the important concepts behind evolution, showing how environmental factors influenced its course.

Prehistoric Life: The Rise of the Vertebrates

Education & Reference

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Dinosaur!

Dinosaurs: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

Dinosaurs: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

The Poster Book of Dinosaurs

Farming Systems In The Nigerian Savanna: Research And Strategies For Development

Farming Systems In The Nigerian Savanna: Research And Strategies For Development

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs

Dinosaurs

When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth

Prehistoric Life: The Rise of the Vertebrates