THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF DINOSAURS An expert illustrated guide to 355 best-known dinosaurs of the world, shown in more than 900 amazing scientific illustrations Dougal Dixon Here is the ultimate reference guide to 355 dinosaurs from the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, written by an acknowledged expert in the field. A detailed introduction explains the Age of Dinosaurs and their classification and development. Fascinating anatomical drawings demonstrate their skeletal make up, and the habitats in which they lived. The main section of the book is an encyclopedia of dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures, arranged according to type. Each entry contains a description of the creature’s key identifying features, evolutionary adaptations and details of the fossil evidence. Accompanying the text are technically accurate artworks that show how each looked according to the latest scientific understanding. About the Author Dougal Dixon has a Master of Science degree from the University of St Andrews. He began his career as a geological consultant, nurturing a special interest in fossils and evolution. He is now a full-time writer specializing in earth sciences, with a special interest in dinosaurs.
THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF DINOSAURS An expert illustrated guide to 355 best-known dinosaurs of the world, shown in more than 900 amazing scientific illustrations Dougal Dixon Here is the ultimate reference guide to 355 dinosaurs from the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, written by an acknowledged expert in the field. A detailed introduction explains the Age of Dinosaurs and their classification and development. Fascinating anatomical drawings demonstrate their skeletal make up, and the habitats in which they lived. The main section of the book is an encyclopedia of dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures, arranged according to type. Each entry contains a description of the creature’s key identifying features, evolutionary adaptations and details of the fossil evidence. Accompanying the text are technically accurate artworks that show how each looked according to the latest scientific understanding. About the Author Dougal Dixon has a Master of Science degree from the University of St Andrews. He began his career as a geological consultant, nurturing a special interest in fossils and evolution. He is now a full-time writer specializing in earth sciences, with a special interest in dinosaurs.
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