Author : Douglas Palmer
Publisher : Todtri Book Pub
ISBN 13 : 9781577172932
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (729 download)
Book Synopsis The Marshall Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animals by : Douglas Palmer
Download or read book The Marshall Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animals written by Douglas Palmer and published by Todtri Book Pub. This book was released on 2002-07-01 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This "Who Was Who" of the prehistoric world is a fascinating reference book examining over 500 extinct species in detail, from the mighty dinosaurs and flying reptiles to armored fish, woolly mammoths, and our own prehistoric ancestors. World renowned artists collaborated closely with paleontologists using strict scientific principles to illustrate each animal in full color to create a comprehensive catalogue of prehistoric vertebrate animals. Among a vast array of species described and illustrated are such extraordinary creatures as: -- Spiny sharks and ray-tinned fishes -- Allosaurus and Tyrannosaurus -- Brachiosauras and Diploducus In addition to anatomical descriptions of each animal, there is also information regarding their habitats, behavior, and lifestyles. Furthermore, there are sections on the formation, discovery, exhumation, and reconstruction of fossils; the geologic time scale; and the nature and history of evolution. Assembled by a group of noted paleontologist, this is the most accurate presentation of the prehistoric world available.