This is a dinosaur book for geeks. It's a lively, fascinating, and laugh-out-loud funny book for those of us who never outgrew our interest in these magnificent creatures.
The A to Z of Dinosaurs
, part of the
A to Z Essential Guides,
will delve into the world of the "terrible lizards" to indulge our search for knowledge, whether it's about an antorbital fenestra or a
Zuul crurivastator
.
Written by a passionate enthusiast with a historian's eye for detail, this book bridges the gap between simplistic picture books for toddlers and dense academic texts for graduate students.
covers what we want to know about dinosaurs in an accessible, engaging style. Topics like:
What makes a dinosaur a dinosaur?
Were dinosaurs cold-blooded or warm-blooded?
Could dinosaurs see in color?
Was Godzilla a dinosaur?
Why do old paintings show dinosaurs dragging their tails?
What was the "dinner in a dinosaur"?
What really caused them to become extinct?
And, most importantly ... How do we know?
Prepare to examine evidence, debunk myths, and bring the latest discoveries to life. Whether you're a long-time dino fan or a newcomer to the study of paleontology, this book promises to satisfy your curiosity. (55,000 words/92 photos).