DINOSAURS: The Most Complete, Up-to-Date Encyclopedia for Dinosaur Lovers of All Ages

Jan 20, 03:24 AM

DINOSAURS: The Most Complete, Up-to-Date Encyclopedia for Dinosaur Lovers of All Ages THOMAS R. HOLTZ JR.

Dinosaurs ruled the Earth for about 170 million years, and paleontologists have discovered and named more than 800 of them. This volume offers brief, easy-to-understand entries on all known dinosaur species. But it doesn't stop there, in chapters on dino biology, reproduction, diet, and social behavior, Holtz, a vertebrate paleontologist, and dozens of other dinosaur specialists describe how scientists figure out what dinosaurs looked like and how they evolved. Other chapters recount the history of dinosaur discoveries, the science behind dinosaur art, and how paleontologists assign scientific names to the dinosaurs that they discover. Paleontology, the author notes, has evolved too: In the early days shovels, hammers, and chisels were the tools of choice, but today's researchers often rely on electron microscopes. X-ray scans, and sophisticated software. Written for young people, this book is packed with enough detail to satisfy even diehard dinophiles. Random House, 2007,428 p., b&w and color illustrations, hardcover, $34.99. Copyright Science Service, Incorporated Jan 12, 2008

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