Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Life

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Life
Authors and Contributors      By (author) DK
By (author) Hazel Richardson
SeriesDK Handbooks
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:224
Dimensions(mm): Height 218,Width 146
Category/GenrePalaeontology
Dinosaurs and the prehistoric world
Rocks, minerals and fossils
ISBN/Barcode 9780241470992
ClassificationsDewey:567.9
Audience
General
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Imprint DK
Publication Date 7 October 2021
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

An extensive guide to 200 dinosaurs and prehistoric animals, with a detailed entry on each species featuring vivid artwork and concise text A comprehensive pocket guide to dinosaurs and prehistoric animals and the world they inhabited millions of years ago. Packed with more than 700 full-colour illustrations, this definitive pocket guide paints a vivid portrait of extraordinary dinosaurs and prehistoric animals, and the ecosystems they lived in millions of years ago. This guide features authoritative text, crystal-clear artwork, and a straight-forward approach to revealing the fascinating lives and habitats of dinosaurs, pterosaurs, marine reptiles, and prehistoric beasts. The introductory section explains classification systems, geological timelines, the evolution of the dinosaurs, and how fossils form. For ease of reference, the main body of the book is divided into three sections- the Precambrian and Palaeozoic eras, when animals first began evolving; the Mesozoic era, which saw the flourishing and eventual extinction of the dinosaurs; and the Cenozoic era, when giant mammals walked the Earth. Each section is broken down into its geological time periods, and, within these, the species are organized according to whether they lived on land, in the water, or in the air. There are detailed profiles of 200 dinosaurs and other ancestors of modern animals. Each entry combines a precise, jargon-free description with full-colour artworks, skeletons, and replica models, annotated to showcase the unique features of the species. Maps show where each animal's fossils have been found, and many profiles are supported by photographs to show actual excavation sites.

Author Biography

Hazel Richardson is an author and editor of science books with a background in science research. She's the author of 16 books, including Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Animals, Life in the Ancient Indus River Valley, and Life in Ancient Japan.