Maria Kaj

The A to Z of Dinosaurs: An Essential Guide to the Paleontology, Biology, and History of the Terrible Lizards (The Essential A to Z Guides, #2) (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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).

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Maria Kaj
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. Dezember 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798230021797
• Artikelnr.: 72584089

Autorenporträt

Independent scholar, writer, blogger, and instructor, a storyteller who uses equal doses of statistics and compassion.