Author : Roger Priddy
Publisher :
Page : 14 pages
File Size : 10,12 MB
Release : 2018-06-26
Category : Board books
ISBN : 9781783416158
There are big, small, short, and tall dinosaurs stampeding across the pages of this colourful and humorous first opposites book. On the turn of every page, there are raised shapes to touch, feel, and explore, and that neatly tuck into the shaped spaces on the opposite page. Offering a tactile and visual experience that your child will want to repeat time and time again.
Author : Australian Age of Dinosaurs
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 20,25 MB
Release : 2017-02-28
Category :
ISBN : 9780646967271
Ninety-five million years ago, in what is now Central West Queensland, hundreds of small dinosaurscongregated by the edge of a lake. All of a sudden, they were interrupted by a large, meat-eating theropod dinosaur. With the lake blocking their escape, the panicking small dinosaurs ran madlyaway from the lake, past the theropod, and up a drainage channel to safety. We know that this amazing chain of events happened95 million years ago thanks to an amazing fossil site 110km south of the town of Winton. No dinosaur bones are preserved there, but fossil footprints are:more than 3,000 in all. These fossil footprints capture an amazing prehistoric moment in stone: a dinosaurstampede. Now fittingly known as Dinosaur Stampede National Monument at Lark Quarry Conservation Park, this remarkable fossil site is of international significance. It is the only dinosaur stampede everfound anywhere in the world. Come and explore the discovery, excavation, interpretation, andconservation of this wondrous fossil site, and step back in time.
Author : Anthony J. Martin
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 683 pages
File Size : 27,88 MB
Release : 2021-07-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 1643139215
"Bubbles over with the joy of scientific discovery as he shares his natural enthusiasm for the blend of sleuthing and imagination."—Publishers Weekly, starred review What if we woke up one morning all of the dinosaur bones in the world were gone? How would we know these iconic animals had a165-million year history on earth, and had adapted to all land-based environments from pole to pole? What clues would be left to discern not only their presence, but also to learn about their sex lives, raising of young, social lives, combat, and who ate who? What would it take for us to know how fast dinosaurs moved, whether they lived underground, climbed trees, or went for a swim?Welcome to the world of ichnology, the study of traces and trace fossils – such as tracks, trails, burrows, nests, toothmarks, and other vestiges of behavior – and how through these remarkable clues, we can explore and intuit the rich and complicated lives of dinosaurs. With a unique, detective-like approach, interpreting the forensic clues of these long-extinct animals that leave a much richer legacy than bones, Martin brings the wild world of the Mesozoic to life for the 21st century reader.
Author : Jack Dann
Publisher : Baen Publishing Enterprises
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 20,28 MB
Release : 2014-11-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1625793618
Earthshaking stories of the most fearsome creatures of all time. Authors include: L. Sprague de Camp Brian W. Aldiss Howard Waldrop Harry Turtledove Steven Utley Bob Buckley Sharon N. Farber Edward Bryant Arthur C. Clarke Jack Dann and Gardner Dozois James Tiptree, Jr. Steve Rasnic Tem Geoffrey A. Landis Tim Sullivan At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).
Author : Michael K. Brett-Surman
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 1161 pages
File Size : 10,75 MB
Release : 2012-06-27
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0253357012
Praise for the first edition "A gift to serious dinosaur enthusiasts" --Science "The amount of information in these] pages is amazing. This book should be on the shelves of dinosaur freaks as well as those who need to know more about the paleobiology of extinct animals. It will be an invaluable library reference." --American Reference Books Annual "An excellent encyclopedia that serves as a nice bridge between popular and scholarly dinosaur literature." --Library Journal (starred review) "Copiously illustrated and scrupulously up-to-date... the book reveals dinos through the fractious fields that make a study of them." --Publishers Weekly "Stimulating armchair company for cold winter evenings.... Best of all, the book treats dinosaurs as intellectual fun." --New Scientist "The book is useful both as a reference and as a browse-and-enjoy compendium." --Natural History What do we know about dinosaurs, and how do we know it? How did dinosaurs grow, move, eat, and reproduce? Were they warm-blooded or cold-blooded? How intelligent were they? How are the various groups of dinosaurs related to each other, and to other kinds of living and extinct vertebrates? What can the study of dinosaurs tell us about the process of evolution? And why did typical dinosaurs become extinct? All of these questions, and more, are addressed in the new, expanded, second edition of The Complete Dinosaur. Written by many of the world's leading experts on the "fearfully great" reptiles, the book's 45 chapters cover what we have learned about dinosaurs, from the earliest discoveries of dinosaurs to the most recent controversies. Where scientific contention exists, the editors have let the experts agree to disagree. Copiously illustrated and accessible to all readers from the enthusiastic amateur to the most learned professional paleontologist, The Complete Dinosaur is a feast for serious dinosaur lovers everywhere.
Author : M. G. Lockley
Publisher : CUP Archive
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 20,92 MB
Release : 1991-09-27
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780521425988
A complete guide to dinosaur tracking. A popular science book on dinosaur footprints and what they reveal about dinosaurs and their habitats.
Author : Annette Richter
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 13,95 MB
Release : 2016-08-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 0253021146
This look at the field of ichnology is “an excellent compendium and a timely piece on a rapidly expanding and changing area of research” (Quarterly Review of Biology). The latest advances in dinosaur ichnology are showcased in this comprehensive and timely volume, in which leading researchers and research groups cover the most essential topics in the study of dinosaur tracks. Some assess and demonstrate state-of-the-art approaches and techniques, such as experimental ichnology, photogrammetry, biplanar X-rays, and a numerical scale for quantifying the quality of track preservation. The high diversity of these up-to-date studies underlines that dinosaur ichnological research is a vibrant field, that important discoveries are continuously made, and that new methods are being developed, applied, and refined. This indispensable volume unequivocally demonstrates that ichnology has an important contribution to make toward a better understanding of dinosaur paleobiology. Tracks and trackways are one of the best sources of evidence to understand and reconstruct the daily life of dinosaurs. They are windows on past lives, dynamic structures produced by living, breathing, moving animals now long extinct, and they are every bit as exciting and captivating as the skeletons of their makers. Includes photos and illustrations
Author : Jon Kramer
Publisher : Adventure Publications
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 29,49 MB
Release : 2016-04-04
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1591936349
When it comes to dinosaurs and other fascinating fossils, the U.S. has it all, from Tyrannosaurus rex and Triceratops to Stegosaurus and Brachiosaurus. Dinosaur Destinations, by Jon Kramer, Julie Martinez, and Vernon Morris, will help you find the best dinosaur sites near you and across the country. Visit a dinosaur dig site or a famous dinosaur track site--and even make your own cast of fossilized tracks! With details about the nation's best dinosaur-related locales, you'll learn what fossils have been found at or near each place, what kids will enjoy about each site, contact information and more. Plus, this field guide to extinct creatures introduces each species and includes their former range maps and fun facts. Dinosaur Destinations features: The most famous dinosaur dig sites, track sites and fossil locales in the U.S., including a few that allow visitors to participate in real dinosaur digs Locations with unique opportunities for dinosaur fans, such as venues that allow you to touch real dinosaur fossils Fascinating facts about the most famous dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures Notable non-dinosaur fossil sites and species, such as pteranodons, plesiosaurs, mammoths, and more
Author : Rex Stone
Publisher : Scholastic Paperbacks
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 16,76 MB
Release : 2009-04
Category : Adventure stories
ISBN : 9780545053822
Something is wrong in Dino World. The air is quiet. The dinosaurs have abandoned their usual grazing areas. Even Wanna seems reluctant to come out and play. And things only get worse when a meteorite lands nearby, setting a forest on fire and a group of Edmontosauruses stampeding-- straight toward the meteorite crater. Jamie and Tom have to save the dinosaurs, but how?
Author : James Orville Farlow
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 792 pages
File Size : 47,48 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780253213136
A highly illustrated celebration of dinosaurs for general readers, presenting a thorough survey from the earliest discoveries to contemporary controversies over extinction. Chapters are written by experts in fields including functional morphology, paleobiology, and biogeography, with sections on the discovery of dinosaurs, the study of dinosaurs, groups of dinosaurs, their biology, and dinosaur evolution. Highlights include discussion of new information on the warm-blooded/cold-blooded debate, new insights into the possibility of isolating dinosaur DNA, and a special section on dinosaurs in the media. While touted as accessible, treatment is sophisticated and assumes an educated and highly motivated readership. Includes a glossary, and bandw and color photos, drawings, paintings, and diagrams. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
