Dinosaur Facts and Figures
The Theropods and Other Dinosauriformes
Seiten
2019
Princeton University Press (Verlag)
978-0-691-18031-1 (ISBN)
Princeton University Press (Verlag)
978-0-691-18031-1 (ISBN)
An illustrated record book of theropod facts and figures - from the biggest to the fastest to the smartest
An illustrated record book of theropod facts and figures—from the biggest to the fastest to the smartest
The 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, and the fastest theropods, as well as the ones with 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 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 dinosaurs
Features thousands of records on everything from the smartest and fastest theropods to the largest theropod eggs
Includes more than 2,000 diagrams and drawings and more than 300 digital reconstructions
Covers more than 750 theropod species, including Mesozoic birds and other dinosauromorphs
Provides detailed listings of footprints, biometric specifications, and scholarly and popular references
An illustrated record book of theropod facts and figures—from the biggest to the fastest to the smartest
The 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, and the fastest theropods, as well as the ones with 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 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 dinosaurs
Features thousands of records on everything from the smartest and fastest theropods to the largest theropod eggs
Includes more than 2,000 diagrams and drawings and more than 300 digital reconstructions
Covers more than 750 theropod species, including Mesozoic birds and other dinosauromorphs
Provides detailed listings of footprints, biometric specifications, and scholarly and popular references
Rubén Molina-Pérez and Asier Larramendi are the founders and scientific directors of Eofauna, a company that produces scientifically accurate representations of prehistoric fauna using the most current research available. Molina-Pérez specializes in disciplines such as biogeography, biometrics, and paleontology. Larramendi’s work focuses on the morphometrics, comparative anatomy, and functional morphology of extinct vertebrates.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 11.06.2019 |
|---|---|
| Illustrationen | Sante Mazzei |
| Zusatzinfo | 2,200 color illus. |
| Verlagsort | New Jersey |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 241 x 298 mm |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Natur / Ökologie |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Naturwissenschaft | |
| Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Lexikon / Chroniken | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-691-18031-8 / 0691180318 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-691-18031-1 / 9780691180311 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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