The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Creatures by Dougal Dixon

The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Creatures by Dougal Dixon

This title profiles all known dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures, from the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous eras and beyond, including fish, mammals, reptiles, pterosaurs, plesiosaurs, ichthyosaurs, amphibians, crocodiles, turtles and birds. It includes more than 2000 illustrations, maps and anatomical diagrams, with every entry detailing appearance, activities, habitat and life cycle. This is a ground-breaking and expert study by a leading paleantologist and geologist. This seminal book covers every important dinosaur find. A comprehensive introduction explains the evolution of the dinosaurs, their adaptation, specialization, habitats and locations. The main section is an encyclopedia of 1000 dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures. Entries give size and shape, muscle and bone structure, plus explanations of how the animal moved, hunted and defended itself. Each main entry has a highly detailed and technically accurate illustration, and a map showing the sites where fossils have been found. With its unique combination of the latest expert research and visual reconstruction, this is an essential reference for school and home study.

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ISBN 13	9781846812095
ISBN 10	1846812097
Title	The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Creatures
Author	Dougal Dixon
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Anness Publishing
Year published	2014-01-01
Number of pages	512
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