9780192804198

Dinosaurs: a Very Short Introduction

Format: Paperback

ISBN13: 9780192804198

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Overview

The popularity of dinosaurs seems never ending, as evidenced by the popularity of films such Jurassic Park and documentaries like Walking with Dinosaurs. But how much do these types of entertainment really tell us about recent scientific discoveries and the latest research into the world of
the dinosaur?
This is the first book explain how scientists have been able to put together a picture of how dinosaurs looked, what they ate, and how they moved and interacted with each other. Taking a new approach to the subject, David Norman combines different areas of science, such as anatomy, genetics,
forensics, and engineering design, to piece together the latest evidence of how animal life evolved on earth. Norman engagingly lays out the history of dinosaur research, from the speculation over ancient myths about dragons, to the latest virtual reality animation sequences and engineering design
analysis. He also discusses the role that informed speculation and luck has played in many of the major discoveries.
This book is a fantastic introduction for those just beginning to take an interest in dinosaurs and a must-read for true dinosaur-lovers who want to know not just the latest theories and discoveries, but how scientists achieved them.

ISBN-13

9780192804198

ISBN-10

0192804197

Weight

0.32 Pounds

Dimensions

6.80 x 0.50 x 4.40 In

List Price

$11.95

Edition

1st Edition

Format

Paperback

Language

English

Pages

184 pages

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Published On

2005-12-15



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