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A History of Dinosaurs in 50 Fossils
A History of Dinosaurs in 50 Fossils in Bloomington, MN
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A beautifully illustrated and definitive crash course on dinosaur fossils, from the
Allosaurus
that use their teeth and jaws to dismember prey to the
Sinosauropteryx
specimen that confirmed the existence of feathered dinosaurs
For natural history buffs and
Jurassic Park
fans
Dinosaurs have captivated the world since
Megalosaurus
was the first one named in 1824, and
A History of Dinosaurs in 50 Fossils
features fifty of the most momentous dinosaur findings from the fossil record. From rare fossil embryos that provide a glimpse into the early stage of dinosaur growth and development, to the claw of a
Deinonychus
, the dinosaur that served as a template for
’s terrorizing raptors, the book illustrates the enthralling evolutionary history of animals that ruled the Earth for more than 150 million years with 75 full-color illustrations. Each stunning fossil photograph, magnified for optimal detail, includes an entry explaining the importance of the discovery and the fossil’s significance in the larger evolutionary timeline. Themed chapters build off each other to depict a full and incredible story, including content on:
the origin and rise of dinosaurs
an introduction to major groups
biological characteristics like feeding, behavior, distribution, and locomotion
the first fossil birds, including the legendary feathered dinosaur,
Archaeopteryx
, considered widely to be the world’s first bird species
The book provides insight on what fossils tell us about dinosaur relationships, movement, diet, skin, teeth, and frills, and so much more.
compiles centuries’ of the most exciting fossil findings that helped earn dinosaurs an enduring place in the public imagination. This authoritative and visually beautiful book will delight and inspire readers young and old, and help them understand the rise and fall of some of the most amazing creatures to roam Earth.
Allosaurus
that use their teeth and jaws to dismember prey to the
Sinosauropteryx
specimen that confirmed the existence of feathered dinosaurs
For natural history buffs and
Jurassic Park
fans
Dinosaurs have captivated the world since
Megalosaurus
was the first one named in 1824, and
A History of Dinosaurs in 50 Fossils
features fifty of the most momentous dinosaur findings from the fossil record. From rare fossil embryos that provide a glimpse into the early stage of dinosaur growth and development, to the claw of a
Deinonychus
, the dinosaur that served as a template for
’s terrorizing raptors, the book illustrates the enthralling evolutionary history of animals that ruled the Earth for more than 150 million years with 75 full-color illustrations. Each stunning fossil photograph, magnified for optimal detail, includes an entry explaining the importance of the discovery and the fossil’s significance in the larger evolutionary timeline. Themed chapters build off each other to depict a full and incredible story, including content on:
the origin and rise of dinosaurs
an introduction to major groups
biological characteristics like feeding, behavior, distribution, and locomotion
the first fossil birds, including the legendary feathered dinosaur,
Archaeopteryx
, considered widely to be the world’s first bird species
The book provides insight on what fossils tell us about dinosaur relationships, movement, diet, skin, teeth, and frills, and so much more.
compiles centuries’ of the most exciting fossil findings that helped earn dinosaurs an enduring place in the public imagination. This authoritative and visually beautiful book will delight and inspire readers young and old, and help them understand the rise and fall of some of the most amazing creatures to roam Earth.
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