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The Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs

The Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs book

The Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs

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Theropod dinosaurs ruled the planet for millions of years, with species ranging from the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex to feathered raptors no bigger than turkeys. The Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs: The Theropods is the definitive guide to the iconic theropod dinosaurs, with stunning colour reconstructions of T-Rex, Velociraptor and many more. This one-of-a-kind compendium features more than 3,000 records, covers some 750 theropod species, and includes a wealth of illustrations ranging from diagrams and technical drawings to full-colour reconstructions of specimens. The book is divided into sections that put numerous amazing theropod facts at your fingertips. "Comparing Species" reveals detailed size comparisons, how long ago they lived, and when they were discovered. "Mesozoic Calendar" shows the positions of the continents at different geological time periods and reconstructions of creatures from each period. "Prehistoric Puzzle" compares bones, teeth, and feathers while "Theropod Life" uses vivid, user-friendly graphics to answer questions such as which dinosaur was the smartest and which had the most powerful bite. Other sections chart theropod distribution on the contemporary world map, provide comprehensive illustrated listings of footprints, compile the physical specifications of all known theropods and Mesozoic birds, and much more.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
288
Release Date:
2019-06-06
Publication Date:
2019-06-06
Publisher:
The Natural History Museum
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0565094971
ISBN13:
9780565094973
Weight:
1704 g
Height:
253 cm
Width:
307 cm
Thickness:
24 cm
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