{"product_id":"the-illustrated-dinosaur-encyclopedia-a-visual-whos-who-of-prehistoric-life-hardcover","title":"The Illustrated Dinosaur Encyclopedia: A Visual Who's Who of Prehistoric Life - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBarry Cox\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eR. J. G. Savage\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBrian Gardiner\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Illustrated Dinosaur Encyclopedia​\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eis an unmatched reference work distinguished by its erudition and beauty--an illustrated who's who of prehistoric life and a source book of more than 500 million years of evolution on Earth.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With \u003cb\u003eentries for more than 600 species\u003c\/b\u003e, each arranged in its evolutionary sequence, this book presents a panorama of enormous diversity, from predatory dinosaurs to primitive amphibians, from giant armored fish to woolly mammoths, saber-tooth tigers, and dire wolves. \u003cb\u003eEach entry features a specially commissioned full-color painting\u003c\/b\u003e prepared according to the best research of today in close collaboration with world renowned paleontologists. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The records of rocks--fossil bones, teeth, skin, hair, and even footprints and nests--have been combined with knowledge of the anatomy and behavior of present day descendants to arrive at informed judgments about posture, color, and other aspects of appearance. Lively and informative \"biographies\" of the creatures accompany these remarkable illustrations: \u003cb\u003ehow they moved\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ewhat they ate\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ewhere they ranged\u003c\/b\u003e, and the \u003cb\u003ehabitats and ecological niches they occupied\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Comparisons are made wherever possible with familiar living animals, highlighting both the contrasts and similarities. Also included are articles on subjects such as the time scale of evolution, fossil formation and interpretation, and convergent evolution. Truly \u003cb\u003ea magnificent source book\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Illustrated Dinosaur Encyclopedia​\u003c\/i\u003e is both a triumph of scholarship and a work of art.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProfessor Barry Cox\u003c\/b\u003e is head of the biology department at King's College, University of London. His specialty is mammal like reptiles, and he teaches vertebrate paleontology. His publications include \u003ci\u003ePrehistoric Life Explained\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProfessor R. J. G. Savage\u003c\/b\u003e is head of the geology department at the University of Bristol. Author of several books, including \u003ci\u003eMammal Evolution\u003c\/i\u003e, he is among the world's foremost experts on mammal fossils.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProfessor Brian Gardiner\u003c\/b\u003e teaches vertebrate paleontology at King's College, University of London. He is an expert on fossil fishes and amphibians, and advisor on paleontology to the Natural History Museum in London.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Colin Harrison\u003c\/b\u003e, an expert on bird zoology and paleontology, is the former principal scientific officer of ornithology at the British Museum (Natural History) in London.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 312\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 10.9 x 8.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 11, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769584091424,"sku":"9780785838272","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/abda5cce7ac39223b6e1078815cb3fba.webp?v=1780351293","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-illustrated-dinosaur-encyclopedia-a-visual-whos-who-of-prehistoric-life-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}