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The Simon & Schuster encyclopedia of dinosaurs & prehistoric creatures : a visual who's who of prehistoric life / Barry Cox ... [et al.] ; consultant editor, Douglas Palmer ; [revised and updated by Douglas Palmer].
Record details
- ISBN: 0684864118 (hc.)
- Physical Description: 312 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps.
- Publisher: New York : Simon & Schuster, c1999.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Rev. ed. of: The Macmillan illustrated encyclopedia of dinosaurs and prehistoric animals / Dougal Dixon ... [et al.]. c1988. Version of title: Simon and Schuster encyclopedia of dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures. Shorter title: Encyclopedia of dinosaurs & prehistoric creatures. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 304) and index. |
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| Subject: | Vertebrates, Fossil > Encyclopedias Dinosaurs > Encyclopedias |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Lakeshore Branch | 566.03 Sim | 31681000878959 | NONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
A reference guide to prehistoric creatures of every kind features all known species depicted in revealing color illustrations accompanied by lively biographies of every creature, from T-Rex to the Mastadon. - Baker & Taylor
Shows and describes hundreds of prehistoric mammals, reptiles, fish, birds, and amphibians - Simon and Schuster
An unmatched reference work distinguished by its erudition and beauty, The Simon & Schuster Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Creatures is an illustrated who's who of prehistoric life, a Baedeker of more than 500 million years of evolution on Earth.
With entries for more than 600 species, each arranged in its evolutionary sequence, the book presents a panorama of enormous diversity, from predatory dinosaurs to primitive amphibians, from giant armored fish to woolly mammoths, saber-tooth tigers and dire wolves. Each entry features a specially commissioned full-color painting prepared according to the best research of today in close collaboration with world-renowned paleontologists. The records of the rocks -- fossil bones, teeth, skin, hair and even footprints and nests -- have been combined with knowledge of the anatomy and behavior of present-day descendants to arrive at informed judgments about posture, color and other aspects of appearance.
Lively and informative "biographies" of the creatures accompany these remarkable illustrations: how they moved, what they ate, where they ranged and the habitats and ecological niches they occupied. Comparisons are made wherever possible with familiar living animals, highlighting both the contrasts and similarities. Also included are articles on subjects such as the time scale of evolution, fossil formation and interpretation and convergent evolution.
Truly a magnificent sourcebook, The Simon & Schuster Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Creatures is both a triumph of scholarship and a work of art. It will stand as the best and most accurate presentation of the prehistoric animal world available.
An unmatched reference work distinguished by its erudition and beauty, The Simon & Schuster Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Creatures is an illustrated who's who of prehistoric life, a Baedeker of more than 500 million years of evolution on Earth.
With entries for more than 600 species, each arranged in its evolutionary sequence, the book presents a panorama of enormous diversity, from predatory dinosaurs to primitive amphibians, from giant armored fish to woolly mammoths, saber-tooth tigers and dire wolves. Each entry features a specially commissioned full-color painting prepared according to the best research of today in close collaboration with world-renowned paleontologists. The records of the rocks -- fossil bones, teeth, skin, hair and even footprints and nests -- have been combined with knowledge of the anatomy and behavior of present-day descendants to arrive at informed judgments about posture, color and other aspects of appearance.
Lively and informative "biographies" of the creatures accompany these remarkable illustrations: how they moved, what they ate, where they ranged and the habitats and ecological niches they occupied. Comparisons are made wherever possible with familiar living animals, highlighting both the contrasts and similarities. Also included are articles on subjects such as the time scale of evolution, fossil formation and interpretation and convergent evolution.
Truly a magnificent sourcebook, The Simon & Schuster Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Creatures is both a triumph of scholarship and a work of art. It will stand as the best and most accurate presentation of the prehistoric animal world available.
