Dinosaurs and the prehistoric world: general interest Books
Hodder & Stoughton The Future of Dinosaurs
Book SynopsisDiscover the latest frontiers in dinosaur research with Dr David Hone.Ever since we first started discovering dinosaurs in the early-1800s, our obsession for uncovering everything about these creatures has been insatiable. Each generation has made huge strides in trying to better our understanding of these animals and in the past twenty years, we have made more discoveries than in the previous two hundred.There have been extraordinary advances in palaeontological methods and ever more dinosaur fossils promise a landslide of new data and huge leaps forward in our understanding of these incredible animals. Over time, we have been bale to look at the sizes and shapes of bones, we have identified patches of fossil skin, we have looked at footprints and bite marks and we''ve calculated mass estimates and walking speeds.With surprisingly little data to work from, we can put together a picture of an animal that has been extinct for a million human lifetimes.
£11.69
University of Texas Press Dinosaurs and Other Ancient Animals of Big Bend
Book SynopsisA time-traveling field guide to the ancient version of Big Bend National Park. The sheer beauty of Big Bend National Park, along the shores of the Rio Grande in west Texas, never fails to astonish. Yet what lies beneath this natural treasure may be even more extraordinary than what meets the eye. Hidden in the rocks of Big Bend are the remains of giants: toothy sea lizards, enormous flying reptiles, and dinosaurs. Dinosaurs and Other Ancient Animals of Big Bend is a field guide to what once was. Inspired by the latest research, Cindi Sirois Collins and Asher Elbein imagine what it was like to walk among the plants and animals whose fossil remains tell the story of evolution and geological transformation in this singular landscape. We glimpse the drama of Big Bend’s rugged landscape in creation—the desert’s emergence from retreating oceans and volcanic eruptions. Immersive vignettes introduce dinosaurs, giant fish, and saber-toothed Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1. Fossil Hunting in Big Bend Chapter 2. The March of Time in Big Bend Chapter 3. Marine Big Bend: The Boquillas and Pen Formations Chapter 4. Dinosaur Floodplains: The Aguja, Javelina, and Cretaceous Black Peaks Formations Chapter 5. Rivers and Ash: The Paleogene Black Peaks, Hannold Hill, and the Combined Formations Chapter 6. Cool Forests, Drying Plains: The Delaho, Banta Shut-In, and the “Pleistocene” Formations Acknowledgments Suggestions for Further Reading Bibliography Index
£17.99
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Honey Island Swamp Monster Documentations
£12.75
Simon & Schuster/ Ted Why Dinosaurs Matter
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£20.32
Pan Macmillan The Lost World
Book SynopsisA special edition of The Lost World by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle reissued with a bright retro design to celebrate Pan’s 70th anniversary.In a rip-roaring journey of peril and adventure, four explorers find a lost prehistoric world in the remote wilds of South America. Huge pterodactyls rule the skies and the jungle beneath is home to lumbering stegosaurus, carnivorous dinosaurs and terrifying ape-men. If the adventurers can survive then fame and fortune almost certainly await them back in London, but in this dangerous land that defies all science and reason who knows what could happen.First published in 1912, this thrilling story by the creator of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson was the inspiration for Jurassic Park.
£7.00
Capstone Press, Incorporated Tyrannosaurus Rex: A 4D Book
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£23.46
Capstone Press Tyrannosaurus Rex: a 4D Book (Dinosaurs)
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£8.99
Ebury Publishing Life on Our Planet: Accompanies the Landmark
Book SynopsisToday there are 20 million species on our planet. Yet what we see is just a snapshot in time. 99% of Earth's inhabitants are lost to our deep past. The story of what happened to these lineages - their rise and their fall - is truly remarkable.Accompanying the ground-breaking series, Life on Our Planet tells the story of life's epic battle to conquer and survive on planet Earth, showing in a new light what's been lost to us, and how life's future is now being written by us. From ancient ocean worlds and plant life's first forays onto land, to the rise and fall of the dinosaurs and the devastation of the last Ice Age, this is a sweeping view of evolution, through five extinctions and, with the arrival of humans on earth, the beginning of the sixth...With over 200 photos and images from the groundbreaking Netflix series, Life on Our Planet is an unforgettable journey to our ancient past, containing powerful lessons to learn about our future.
£27.00
Quercus Publishing Dinosaurs
Book SynopsisJust mutter the word ''dinosaur'' and you immediately conjure up images of a lost world, a fantastic but scary past when the earth was ruled by giant reptilians.Dinosaurs are more popular today than ever before. Hardly a week goes by without word of an exciting new discovery in the badlands of countries like Argentina or China. New movies, documentaries and television shows focusing on these ''terrible lizards'' attract wide audiences. Some palaeontologists have even become minor celebrities. But despite the ''rock star'' attention that they receive, dinosaurs are not merely a trumped-up media creation. These animals were some of the most important, diverse and dominating creatures ever to inhabit the earth.From the fearsome Tyrannosaurus and its carnivorous kin to the staggeringly huge sauropods Brachiosaurus and Diplodocus, Steve Brusatte''s expert text comprehensively describes each species-where they lived, what they looked like, what they ate, how they li
£21.25
Harbour Publishing A Field Guide to Fossils
Book SynopsisFrom dinosaur bones to petrified wood and primordial seashells to archaic oddballs, this handy field guide makes identification of fossils a cinch. Learn how to identify a fossil and discover the most up-to-date tips on where and when to hunt for them. Featuring gorgeous full-coloured photos and paired with short and informative descriptions, this field guide is suitable for fossil enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. Lightweight and pocket-sized for convenience,A Field Guide to Fossilsis easy to grab and toss into any fossil lover's backpack on their next adventure.
£6.99
Fulcrum Inc.,US Cruisin' the Fossil Coastline: The Travels of an
Book SynopsisIn this long-awaited sequel Kirk Johnson and Ray Troll are back on a road trip—driving, flying, and boating their way from Baja, California to northern Alaska in search of the fossil secrets of North America’s Pacific coast. They hunt for fossils, visit museums, meet scientists and paleonerds, and sleuth out untold stories of extinct worlds. As one of the oldest coasts on earth, the west coast is a rich ground for fossil discovery. Its wonders include extinct marine mammals, pygmy mammoths, oyster bears, immense ammonites, shark-bitten camels, polar dinosaurs, Alaskan palms, California walruses, and a lava-baked rhinoceros. Join in for a fossil journey through deep time and discover how the west coast became the place it is today.Trade Review"Johnson and Troll have done it again, congratulations! This book is a knockout blend of science and humor, featuring superb artwork, people, and stories about the West Coast of the US and its fascinating prehistory. This book will make you laugh while exciting you with extraordinary science. It revives that sense of childhood wonder about dinosaurs and other bizarre creatures of bygone days." John Long, Professor in Palaeontology at Flinders University in Australia, and author of many books, including Dawn of the DeedThe Prehistoric Origins of Sex"Far from a dry scientific textbook, this is a charming celebration of fossils and those who study them." Publishers Weekly" Cruisin' the Fossil Coastline packs written and visual stories from cover to coverall infused with a genuine passion for science and the joy of discovery." Susan Ewing, author of Resurrecting the Shark"This is a fun and informative book that moves briskly, bringing science and scientists alive." David A. James, Anchorage Daily News"In the long and storied history of fossil-hunting, the dynamic duo of Johnson and Troll is unique. No one else has made this grueling work look like so much fun. Once again, they've returned from an 'epoch' road trip laden with tales and images that are at once joyfully accessible and deeply informative. And the colors! They'll knock your eyes out." John Vaillant, author of The Tiger and The Golden Spruce
£30.35
American Traveler Press Travelers Guide to Tracking Dinosaurs
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£7.59
Turner Publishing Company Dinosaurs On-Line: A Guide to the Best Dinosaur
Book SynopsisHere is a book containing information about more than 500 Web sites about dinosaurs. Sites are rated for quality and cross-referenced by type, level of complexity, and availability of special features.
£7.59
St Martin's Press Dinosaurs: A Fully Illustrated, Authoritative and
Book SynopsisDinosaurs have long been a source of speculation. This beautifully illustrated guide includes:- Fascinating facts about these animals that ruled the earth for more than 100 million years- Key features that make each individual genus distinctive- The latest information about how dinosaurs evolved and why they became extinctDinosaurs is an indispensable reference for everyone intrigued by these mighty creatures.
£7.59
Smithsonian Books Giants of the Lost World: Dinosaurs and Other
Book SynopsisMore than a hundred years ago, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote a novel called "The Lost World" with the exciting premise that dinosaurs and other prehistoric beasts still ruled in South America. Little did Conan Doyle know, there were terrifying monsters in South America--they just happened to be extinct. In fact, South America has an incredible history as a land where many strange creatures evolved and died out. In his book "Giants of the Lost World: Dinosaurs and Other Extinct Monsters of South America," Donald R. Prothero uncovers the real science and history behind this fascinating story. The largest animal ever discovered was the huge sauropod dinosaur "Argentinosaurus," which was about 130 feet long and weighed up to 100 tons. The carnivorous predator "Giganotosaurus" weighed in at more than 8 tons and measured more than 47 feet long, dwarfing the "T. rex" in comparison. Gigantic anaconda''s broke reptile records; possums evolved into huge sabre-toothed predators; and ground sloths grew larger than elephants in this strange, unknown land. Prothero presents the scientific details about each of these prehistoric beasts, provides a picture of the ancient landscapes they once roamed and includes the stories of the individuals who first discovered their fossils for a captivating account of a lost world that is stranger than fiction.
£18.90
Smithsonian Books Dinosaurs: How They Lived and Evolved
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£25.46
Smithsonian Books Ancient Sea Reptiles: Plesiosaurs, Ichthyosaurs,
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£25.46
Adventure Publications, Incorporated Dinosaur Destinations: Finding America's Best
Book SynopsisWhen it comes to dinosaurs and other fascinating fossils, the U.S. has it all, from Tyrannosaurus rex and Triceratops to Stegosaurus and Brachiosaurus. Dinosaur Destinations, by Jon Kramer, Julie Martinez, and Vernon Morris, will help you find the best dinosaur sites near you and across the country. Visit a dinosaur dig site or a famous dinosaur track site--and even make your own cast of fossilized tracks! With details about the nation's best dinosaur-related locales, you'll learn what fossils have been found at or near each place, what kids will enjoy about each site, contact information and more. Plus, this field guide to extinct creatures introduces each species and includes their former range maps and fun facts.Dinosaur Destinations features: The most famous dinosaur dig sites, track sites and fossil locales in the U.S., including a few that allow visitors to participate in real dinosaur digs Locations with unique opportunities for dinosaur fans, such as venues that allow you to touch real dinosaur fossils Fascinating facts about the most famous dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures Notable non-dinosaur fossil sites and species, such as pteranodons, plesiosaurs, mammoths, and more
£10.99
Adventure Publications, Incorporated The Amazing World of Dinosaurs: An Illustrated
Book SynopsisBecome a dinosaur expert with this beautiful coffee-table book that features breathtaking paleoart paired with the author’s research and expert insights. Dinosaurs have filled us with wonder, amazement, and excitement for thousands of years. Ever since the first monstrous bones were pulled from the earth, we’ve constructed myths and legends and stories to explain them. These creatures were first dubbed “terrible lizards,” but in recent years, science has made remarkable strides, analyzing dinosaurs to gain a better understanding of how they functioned. No amount of research can tell us how dinosaurs behaved or how they interacted with their environments or with the other animals in their ecosystems. For that, we need our imaginations. The Amazing World of Dinosaurs is a guided tour of the Age of Reptiles. James Kuether’s breathtaking, incredibly lifelike paleoart conveys the power and majesty of these animals, while his fascinating text guides us through the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods with the latest information in dinosaur science. Get to know familiar favorites, such as Tyrannosaurus and Stegosaurus, as well as wild new finds like Dracoraptor, Cryolophosaurus, and Medusaceratops. Book Features: Gorgeous paleoart—digital reconstructions of extinct animals Chronological information, from early life to the K-Pg Extinction Introductions to more than 150 species of dinosaurs and non-dinosaurs For over 150 years, dinosaurs and the other prehistoric creatures have sparked the imaginations of children and adults everywhere. The Amazing World of Dinosaurs is the book that dinosaur lovers of all ages—from armchair paleontologists to experts—will want on their coffee table or bookshelf.Table of ContentsThe Dinosaurs The Geologic Time Scale The Mesozoic Era: The Age of Reptiles The Triassic The Jurassic Period The Cretaceous Period Index of Dinosaurs and Other Mesozoic Animals About the Author Attributions Citations Pronunciations Related Resources Glossary A Note from the Author
£13.99
Adventure Publications, Incorporated The Amazing World of Dinosaurs
Book SynopsisPlay Cards and Learn to Identify Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Animals!Anyone who enjoys nature, animals, and history will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by James Kuether and his popular coffee-table book, The Amazing World of Dinosaurs, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features professional illustrations of 52 of the best known and most important prehistoric animals. Each card depicts a full-color illustration of a dinosaur or non-dinosaur, as well as the meaning of its name and the period of time in which it lived. So you can begin to learn about, Ankylosaurus, the Mammoth, Tyrannosaurus, and nearly 50 other prehistoric creatures.Card Features 52 dinosaurs and non-dinosaurs Beautiful illustrations on every card Ideal for card games or as flash cards Play games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while learning more about dinosaurs. Get The Amazing World of Dinosaurs Playing Cards for yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.
£7.83
University of Utah Press,U.S. Dinosaurs of Utah
Book SynopsisSince the late 1800s, when professional fossil hunters vied with each other to bring the largest and most complete specimens to the museum market, Utah has been one of the most fertile grounds for dinosaur discovery. Because rock from the Mesozoic era covers more than 25,000 square miles in Utah, the state is a natural museum of the great age of dinosaurs. The presence of sites such as Dinosaur National Park and the Cleveland- Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry underline Utah’s ongoing paleontological significance. There are probably more paleontologists residing and working in Utah now than at any time in the past, and the state even has an official dinosaur, the Allosaurus.Dinosaurs of Utah is an ambitious book bridging the gap between the voluminous technical literature on Utah’s Mesozoic era and the numerous publications that describe dinosaurs at the elementary level. “Utah” dinosaurs are presented here as part of the Mesozoic terrestrial ecosystems that evolved in the Colorado Plateau region and are discussed in the context of the changing landscapes, environments, and biota recorded in the geological record.More than one hundred of author Frank DeCourten’s meticulous line drawings illustrate fossil remains and various features of dinosaur anatomy, as do five stunning paintings by Carel Brest van Kempen. More than forty colour landscape photographs by John Telford and Frank DeCourten show modern geologic contexts in most parts of the state and emphasize the dynamic nature of the region’s geologic history. There is also a series of detailed maps, including several new to this edition, that show the tremendous topographical shifts that occurred within the Mesozoic era from the early Triassic to the late Cretaceous periods, a span of over 175 million years.This second edition of Dinosaurs of Utah enlivens our understanding of these amazing vanished creatures by explaining them and their world to us. It moves beyond the often superficial representations that have been so prevalent and more accurately portrays the variety of dinosaurs that once roamed the region now known as Utah.Trade ReviewPraise for the first edition:“Of books on dinosaurs there are many, but this one aims at a wider target. The book is carefully constructed and is immensely aided by its abundant illustrations.”—Scientific American “A beautiful book, with lots of truly stunning drawings and photos. You’ll have a hard time putting it down.”—The Times Independent (Moab) “This ambitious book will satisfy anyone who has ever wondered what things were like when dinosaurs roamed the earth.”—Library Journal “DeCourten blends an outstanding treatment of field-based geology with a solid introduction to the biology of dinosaurs. This book will be useful to anyone interested in dinosaurs in general and those who seek a clear, up-to-date introduction to paleontology and dinosaur research methods. It can also serve as a textbook for a basic course in dinosaur paleontology. Highly recommended.”—CHOICETable of ContentsList of IllustrationsPrefaceUtah Dinosaur Record1. The Mesozoic World2. Dawn of the Utah Mesozoic3. The Early & Middle Jurassic: Time of Transition4. The Late Jurassic: Golden Age of Sauropods5. Blood Brothers: Predators of the Late Jurassic6. The Early Cretaceous: (Un)Missing Links7. The Late Cretaceous: Beasts of the Bayous8. The Curtain Falls: Dinosaurs of the North Horn Formation9. Doing ItAppendix: Classification of DinosaursReferencesIndex
£28.46
University of Utah Press,U.S. Tracks in Deep Time: The St. George Dinosaur
Book SynopsisIn February 2000, while excavating his property in St. George, Utah, Sheldon Johnson turned over a piece of ground and discovered a fully preserved dinosaur footprint. That track was the first of many fossils to be uncovered. Five years later, the St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site (SGDS) at Johnson Farm was established to preserve one of the richest and oldest dinosaur-age fossil sites in Utah.Tracks in Deep Time presents, for the first time, an engaging, thoroughly readable account of the history, geology, and paleontology of this important site. Two hundred million years ago, Lake Dixie covered this area. Within its waters and along its shores, a diverse ecosystem of organisms thrived, leaving behind thousands of footprints and other fossils preserved in layers of rock. Unusual fossils found here include the world's largest collection of tracks left by swimming dinosaurs, and one of only six traces known to have been made by a sitting, meat-eating dinosaur. With approachable text and lavish, full-color photographs and illustrations, Jerald Harris and Andrew Milner describe how geologists and paleontologists have painstakingly reconstructed a vivid snapshot of life from the Early Jurassic.Trade Review“This book will enhance the experience of anyone visiting the St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site. It provides an exceptional opportunity for readers to explore the thrill of scientific discovery and the enchantment of Utah’s prehistoric life.” —Frank L. DeCourten, author of Dinosaurs of Utah and The Broken Land: Adventures in Great Basin Geology "This is a fantastic read for teens and adults with an interest in paleontology and geology. Harris and Milner describe in detail how scientists discover, classify and interpret various types of fossils. The scientists piece together what they learn from the geological evidence to bring prehistoric eras to life." —Deseret News “Every page of this book aims to provide context, placing the discoveries within a history of scientific knowledge, and the prehistoric animals themselves within a geologic and evolutionary history. . . .This was an enjoyable voyage into the paleontology of southwest Utah and a great read.”—Quarterly Review of Biology
£14.36
University of Utah Press,U.S. Giant Sloths and Sabertooth Cats: Extinct Mammals
Book SynopsisAs the Ice Age came to an end, North America lost a stunning variety of animals. Mammoths, mastodons, ground-dwelling sloths the size of elephants, beavers the size of bears, pronghorn antelope the size of poodles, llamas, and carnivores to chase them—sabertooth cats, dire wolves, American lions and cheetahs; these and many more were gone by 10,000 years ago. Giant Sloths and Sabertooth Cats surveys all these animals, with a particular focus on the Great Basin. The book also explores the major attempts to explain the extinctions. Because some believe that they were due to the activities of human hunters, the author also reviews the archaeological evidence left by the earliest known human occupants of the Great Basin, showing that people were here at the same time and in the same places as many of the extinct animals. Were these animals abundant in the Great Basin? A detailed analysis of the distinctive assemblages of plants that now live in this region leads to a surprising, and perhaps controversial, conclusion about those abundances.Trade Review“A remarkable and personal account. Grayson brings to life this enthralling menagerie of strange beasts—their relationships, distributions, habits, and chronology—while highlighting the fascinating history of how we have learned about them. Hugely informative and entertaining, a pleasure to read and think about.” —David E. Rhode, research professor of archaeology, Desert Research Institute, Reno, Nevada ""This is an excellent and easily read account of the Ice Age fauna of the Great Basin. It is one of the best at relating the large animals to the vegetation and physical environment of that time and the changes that followed the climate change at the end of the Ice Age. Its discussion of the extinction event, its timing and possible causes, should be read by all scientists working in that area.” —Ernest Lundelius, Jr., Professor Emeritus of Vertebrate Paleontology, University of Texas at AustinTable of ContentsList of FiguresList of TablesPrefaceAcknowledgmentsA Tiny Bit of Background1. A Sloth in Prison 2. The Great Basin Now and Then 3. A Zoologically Impoverished World 4. Dating an Ass 5. A Stable of Ground Sloths 6. Extinct Mammals, Dangerous Plants,? and the Early Peoples of the Great Basin 7. Clovis, Comets, and Climate:? Explaining the Extinctions Appendix 1. The Relationship between Radiocarbon (C14)? and Calendar Years for 10,000 to 25,000? Radiocarbon Years Ago Appendix 2. Common and Scientific Names of Plants Discussed in the Text Appendix 3. Tall (>6 Feet) Mechanically Defended? Plants of the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts Appendix 4. Maximum Height and Armature of? Sonoran and Mojave Desert Shrubs Appendix 5. Maximum Height and Armature of? Great Basin Shrubs NotesReferencesIndex
£21.56
Brown Books Publishing Group Age of Dinosaurs
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£27.08
Brown Books Publishing Group Age of Pterosaurs
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£28.45
Brown Books Publishing Group Age of Ancient Sea Monsters
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£27.08
Experiment Dinosaurs - The Grand Tour, Second Edition:
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£18.99
Waterford Press Ltd Dinosaurs: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar
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£7.88
Waterford Press Ltd Dinosaurios: Una Guía Plegable Portayil de
Book SynopsisDinosaurios es una guía de referencia simple para identificar los principales tipos de dinosaurios y cómo y cuándo evolucionaron para convertirse en el animal terrestre dominante en la Tierra por más de 100 millones de años. Esta guía, bellamente ilustrada, destaca más de 40 especies familiares e incluye un mapa de los lugares donde se han encontrado más dinosaurios en el mundo.También incluye información detallada sobre especies familiares posteriores al Cretácico, como son los gatos de dientes de sable y los mamuts, cómo se conservan los fósiles y dónde y cómo colectarlos. Esta conveniente guía es una fuente ideal y portátil de información práctica para los naturalistas de todas las edades. Hecho en los Estados Unidos.
£7.38
Bolt! Stegosaurus
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£33.92
Turner Publishing Company Dinosaurs On-Line: A Guide to the Best Dinosaur
Book SynopsisHere is a book containing information about more than 500 Web sites about dinosaurs. Sites are rated for quality and cross-referenced by type, level of complexity, and availability of special features.
£17.99
Bear Claw Books Bones in the Badlands: Albertosaurus Discovery
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£31.30
Bear Claw Books A Nest of Bones: Maiasaura Discovery
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£31.30
Bear Claw Books An Egg Thief?: Oviraptor Discovery
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£31.30
Bear Claw Books Tiny Giants: Titanosaur Discovery
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£31.30
Bear Claw Books Bones in the Cliff: T. Rex Discovery
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£9.93
Bear Claw Books Bones in the Badlands: Albertosaurus Discovery
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£10.18
Bear Claw Books A Nest of Bones: Maiasaura Discovery
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£9.93
Bear Claw Books An Egg Thief?: Oviraptor Discovery
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£9.93
Bear Claw Books Tiny Giants: Titanosaur Discovery
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£9.69
Black Rabbit Books Taking Care of Your Diplodocus
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£9.89
Black Rabbit Books Taking Care of Your Iguanodon
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£9.89
Black Rabbit Books Taking Care of Your Stegosaurus
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£9.89
Black Rabbit Books Taking Care of Your T. Rex
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£9.89
Black Rabbit Books Taking Care of Your Triceratops
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£9.89
Black Rabbit Books Taking Care of Your Velociraptor
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£9.89
Black Rabbit Books Pteranodon vs. Eagle
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£8.99
Creative Paperbacks Ankylosaurus
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£9.89
