The a to Z of Dinosaurs

ebook An Essential Guide to the Paleontology, Biology, and History of the Terrible Lizards: The Essential A to Z Guides, #2 · The Essential a to Z Guides

By Maria Kaj

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This is a dinosaur book for geeks. It's a lively, fascinating, and laugh-out-loud funny book for those of us who never outgrew our interest in these magnificent creatures. The A to Z of Dinosaurs, part of the A to Z Essential Guides, will delve into the world of the "terrible lizards" to indulge our search for knowledge, whether it's about an antorbital fenestra or a Zuul crurivastator.
Written by a passionate enthusiast with a historian's eye for detail, this book bridges the gap between simplistic picture books for toddlers and dense academic texts for graduate students. The A to Z of Dinosaurs covers what we want to know about dinosaurs in an accessible, engaging style. Topics like:

  • What makes a dinosaur a dinosaur?
  • Were dinosaurs cold-blooded or warm-blooded?
  • Could dinosaurs see in color?
  • Was Godzilla a dinosaur?
  • Why do old paintings show dinosaurs dragging their tails?
  • What was the "dinner in a dinosaur"?
  • What really caused them to become extinct?
  • And, most importantly ... How do we know?
    Prepare to examine evidence, debunk myths, and bring the latest discoveries to life. Whether you're a long-time dino fan or a newcomer to the study of paleontology, this book promises to satisfy your curiosity. (55,000 words/92 photos).

    The a to Z of Dinosaurs