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Dinosaur Facts and Figures : The Theropods and Other Dinosauriformes / Rubén Molina-Pérez, David Connolly, Gonzalo Ángel Ramírez Cruz, Asier Larramendi.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Molina-Pérez, Rubén, Author.
- Connolly, David, Author.
- Larramendi, Asier, Author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Carnivorous animals, Fossil.
- Dinosaurs--Juvenile literature.
- Dinosaurs.
- Dinosaurs--Pictorial works.
- Dinosaurs--Statistics.
- Paleoecology--Juvenile literature.
- Paleoecology.
- Paleoecology--Mesozoic.
- Paleontology--Mesozoic.
- Paleontology.
- Genre:
- Statistics.
- Pictorial works.
- Illustrated works.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (288 p.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press, [2019]
- Language Note:
- In English.
- Summary:
- An illustrated record book of theropod facts and figures-from the biggest to the fastest to the smartestThe theropod dinosaurs ruled the planet for millions of years, with species ranging from the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex to feathered raptors no bigger than turkeys. Dinosaur Facts and Figures is a stunningly illustrated book of records for these marvelous creatures-such as the biggest, the smallest, the fastest, and the most powerful bite.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-color reconstructions of specimens. The book is divided into sections that put numerous amazing theropod facts at your fingertips. "Comparing Species" is organized by taxonomic group and gives comparisons of the size of species, how long ago they lived, and when they were discovered. "Mesozoic Calendar" includes page spreads showing 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.The essential illustrated record book for anyone interested in dinosaursFeatures thousands of records on everything from the smartest and fastest theropods to the largest theropod eggsIncludes more than 2,000 diagrams and drawings and more than 300 digital reconstructionsCovers more than 750 theropod species, including Mesozoic birds and other dinosauromorphsProvides detailed listings of footprints, biometric specifications, and scholarly and popular references
- Contents:
- Frontmatter
- Prologue
- Contents
- How to use this book
- Methodology and calculations
- Definitions
- Classification
- Comparing species
- Mesozoic calendar
- The world of dinosaurs
- Prehistoric puzzle
- Theropod life
- Testimony in stone
- Chronicle and dinomania
- Theropod list
- Glossary
- Taxonomic index
- Bibliography
- Appendix
- Acknowledgments
- Notes:
- Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 06. Apr 2020)
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 9781787858145
- 1787858146
- 9780691190594
- 0691190593
- OCLC:
- 1090539985
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