Travel back to the prehistoric world and discover the most fascinating parts of the lives of Earth's most awe-inspiring creatures - the dinosaurs.
Dr Dean Lomax brings these prehistoric creatures to life in ten bite-sized essays,written for people short on time but not curiosity. Making big ideas simple,Dean takes readers on a journey to uncover what makes a dinosaur a dinosaur,what dinosaurs ate,how they evolved,what caused them to go extinct,and more!
Perfect for anyone fascinated by the dinosaur exhibits at museums,palaeontology and fans of Jurassic Park.
Publisher: Orion Publishing CoISBN: 9781841884943Number of pages: 128Weight: 220 gDimensions: 202 x 134 x 20 mm
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'A fun,speedy read for grown-ups who love dinosaurs - a great way to get into the subject'- Professor Michael Benton,author of The Dinosaurs Rediscovered
'A warp-speed tour of dinosaurs,with an expert guide.'- Professor Steve Brusatte,author of The Rise and Fall of Dinosaurs
'An eminently accessible read,Lomax provides a perfect primer (or refresher) for dino fans and newbies,yet doesn't skimp on the fascinating details that make 21st century palaeontology so vibrant.'- Dr Rebecca Wragg Sykes,author of Kindred
'If you were a dinosaur fan when you were a kid and never lost interest,I encourage you to check out this book. Paleontology has come a long way since the 1990s and there have been many finds that have changed the way we think about these creatures. This book covers a lot of ground and it's all packaged in a quick,easy read that will supply you with many fun dinosaur facts for entertaining or educating purposes.'- Kallie Moore,host of PBS Eons Show
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