Cretaceous Dawn

Author : Michael S. A. Graziano,L. M. Graziano
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2010-10-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781459601185

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Cretaceous Dawn by Michael S. A. Graziano,L. M. Graziano Pdf

A long-extinct beetle appears in a physics lab. Four-and-a-half people and a dog are hurled 65 million years through time, to the Age of the Dinosaurs, and paleontologist Julian Whitney and his companions have only one chance for rescue. Meanwhile in the lab, police chief Sharon Earles must solve the mystery of why half a body remains where five people had just been. Physicists try to determine what went wrong but can they fix the vault in time to retrieve the missing people and do they want to?

Author : Dr. Thomas R. Holtz, Jr.
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2007-10-23
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780375824197

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Dinosaurs by Dr. Thomas R. Holtz, Jr. Pdf

An award-winning encyclopdia written for young people—dubbed the "Dinosaur Bible" by enthusiasts! Written by one of the world’s foremost experts on dinosaurs, this award-winning title—honored by the NSTA and the AAAS—is an essential addition to any dinophile’s library, regardless of age! Using casual language aimed at young people and non-scientists, it's a guide to all aspects of dinosaur science: how we figure out what dinosaurs looked like, how they lived, how they evolved, how they continue to live among us as birds, and much, much more. It also includes brief entries on all 800+ "named" species of Mesozoic dinosaurs, as well as sidebars by 33 world-famous paleontologists—among them Robert T. Bakker, Jack Horner, Mark Norell, Scott Sampson, and Philip Currie. With 428-pages of lavish, museum-quality illustrations, and an exhaustive Web site maintained by the author of supplemental chapter updates, this the perfect gift that will educate AND entertain for many, many, MANY hours! (And if that isn’t enough, the jacket has a spectacular poster printed on the inside.) “Written in a casual language both young and adult paleo-nerds will find readable and enjoyable, this volume is seen as the "Dinosaur Bible" by many enthusiasts of the subject, for its sheer completeness and scienciness.” —tvtropes.org

Author : Robert A. Askins,Robert Askins
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2014-03-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780300166811

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Saving the World's Deciduous Forests by Robert A. Askins,Robert Askins Pdf

Deciduous forests have been remarkably resilient throughout their history, recovering from major shifts in climate and surviving periods of massive deforestation. But today the world’s great forests confront more ominous threats than ever before. This visionary book is the first to examine forests consisting of oaks, maples, hickories, beeches, chestnuts, birches and ecologically similar animals and plants on three continents—East Asia, Europe, and North America—to reveal their common origin back in time, the ecological patterns they share, and the approaches to conservation that have been attempted on their behalf. Although these forests face common problems, threats due to human activities vary. Different land use and agricultural practices on the three continents, as well as different attitudes about what is worth preserving, have led to strikingly different approaches to forest conservation. Robert Askins explores the strengths and weaknesses of conservation efforts across the continents and concludes that the ideal strategy for the future will blend the best ideas from each.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : CUP Archive
Page : 638 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Plant Life Through the Ages by Anonim Pdf

Author : A. C. Seward
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 632 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2010-10-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781108016001

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Plant Life Through the Ages by A. C. Seward Pdf

Published in 1931 for non-specialist readers, this engaging book explains what plant fossils can tell us about prehistoric times.

Author : Anthony J. Martin
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 683 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2021-07-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781643139210

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Dinosaurs Without Bones by Anthony J. Martin Pdf

"Bubbles over with the joy of scientific discovery as he shares his natural enthusiasm for the blend of sleuthing and imagination."—Publishers Weekly, starred review What if we woke up one morning all of the dinosaur bones in the world were gone? How would we know these iconic animals had a165-million year history on earth, and had adapted to all land-based environments from pole to pole? What clues would be left to discern not only their presence, but also to learn about their sex lives, raising of young, social lives, combat, and who ate who? What would it take for us to know how fast dinosaurs moved, whether they lived underground, climbed trees, or went for a swim?Welcome to the world of ichnology, the study of traces and trace fossils – such as tracks, trails, burrows, nests, toothmarks, and other vestiges of behavior – and how through these remarkable clues, we can explore and intuit the rich and complicated lives of dinosaurs. With a unique, detective-like approach, interpreting the forensic clues of these long-extinct animals that leave a much richer legacy than bones, Martin brings the wild world of the Mesozoic to life for the 21st century reader.

Author : Thom Holmes
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Dinosaurs
ISBN : 9781438118475

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Last of the Dinosaurs by Thom Holmes Pdf

Examines the dinosaurs that lived during the Cretaceous period and the climatic and geologic changes that brought about their extinction.

Author : Christopher McGowan
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 067420770X

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Dinosaurs, Spitfires, and Sea Dragons by Christopher McGowan Pdf

McGowan attempts to solve some of the enduring mysteries about dinosaurs and other prehistoric reptiles, making fascinating comparisons between living and extinct animals, and drawing on science and engineering concepts to explain the similarities between the aerodynamics of pteradons and Spitfire planes. Illustrations.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : princeton alumni weekly
Page : 734 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Electronic
ISBN : PRNC:32101072218702

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Princeton Alumni Weekly by Anonim Pdf

Author : Walter Brian Harland
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1990-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521387655

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A Geologic Time Scale 1989 by Walter Brian Harland Pdf

A concentrated review of the time scales used in geology in order to date stratigraphic sequences and to define geological epochs. It is the planned successor to "A Geologic Timescale" and adopts the same style and employs similar methods.

Author : Philip J. Currie,Kevin Padian
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 869 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1997-10-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080494746

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Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs by Philip J. Currie,Kevin Padian Pdf

This book is the most authoritative encyclopedia ever prepared on dinosaurs and dinosaur science. In addition to entries on specific animals such as Tyrannosaurus, Triceratops, and Velociraptor, the Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs covers reproduction, behavior, physiology, and extinction. The book is generously illustrated with many detailed drawings and photographs, and includes color pictures and illustrations that feature interpretations of the best known and most important animals. All alphabetical entries are cross-referenced internally, as well as at the end of each entry. The Encyclopedia includes up-to-date references that encourage the reader to investigate personal interests. The most authoritative encyclopedia ever prepared on dinosaurs Includes many detailed drawings, photographs and illustrations in both color and black-and-white Contains comprehensively cross-referenced alphabetical entries with internal references, as well as references at the conclusion of each entry Provides in-depth references, allowing readers to pursue independent interests Includes sixteen plates and 35 color illustrations

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2022-10-27
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781399401371

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Mesozoic Art by Anonim Pdf

Showcases the work of twenty leading paleoartists who expertly bring these extinct animals to life in exquisite detail. Dinosaurs are endlessly fascinating to people of every age, from the youngest child who enjoys learning the tongue-twisting names to adults who grew up with Jurassic Park and Walking with Dinosaurs. As our knowledge of the prehistoric world continues to evolve and grow, so has the discipline of bringing these ancient worlds to life artistically. Paleoart puts flesh on the bones of long-extinct organisms, and illustrates the world they lived in. Mesozoic Art presents twenty of the best artists working in this field, representing a broad spectrum of disciplines, from traditional painting to cutting-edge digital technology. Some provide the artwork for new scientific papers that demand high-end paleoart as part of their presentation to the world at large; they also work for the likes of National Geographic and provide art to museums around the world to illustrate their displays. Other artists are the new rising stars of paleoart in an ever-growing, ever-diversifying field. Arranged by portfolio, this book brings this dramatic art to a wide, contemporary audience. The art is accompanied by text on the animals and their lives, written by palaeontologist Darren Naish. Paleoart is dynamic, fluid and colourful, as were the beasts it portrays, which are displayed in this magnificent book.

Author : Alwynne Bowyer Beaudoin,Martin J. Head
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1862391602

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The Palynology and Micropalaeontology of Boundaries by Alwynne Bowyer Beaudoin,Martin J. Head Pdf

This volume explores geological boundaries in time and space using palynology and micropalaeontology. Boundaries produce distinct signatures in the micropalaeontological record. They can tell us much about the response of biotic systems to environmental change in both marine and terrestrial realms. Different microfossil groups and geological contexts require their own approaches, definitions and considerations of boundaries. The papers here cover the methodology of boundary identification from biostratigraphical, ecological and palaeoenvironmental perspectives.

Author : Ronald C. Blakey,Wayne D. Ranney
Publisher : Springer
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319596365

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Ancient Landscapes of Western North America by Ronald C. Blakey,Wayne D. Ranney Pdf

Allow yourself to be taken back into deep geologic time when strange creatures roamed the Earth and Western North America looked completely unlike the modern landscape. Volcanic islands stretched from Mexico to Alaska, most of the Pacific Rim didn’t exist yet, at least not as widespread dry land; terranes drifted from across the Pacific to dock on Western Americas’ shores creating mountains and more volcanic activity. Landscapes were transposed north or south by thousands of kilometers along huge fault systems. Follow these events through paleogeographic maps that look like satellite views of ancient Earth. Accompanying text takes the reader into the science behind these maps and the geologic history that they portray. The maps and text unfold the complex geologic history of the region as never seen before. Winner of the 2021 John D. Haun Landmark Publication Award, AAPG-Rocky Mountain Section

Author : Thomas M. Bown,Kenneth David Rose
Publisher : Geological Society of America
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780813722436

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Dawn of the Age of Mammals in the Northern Part of the Rocky Mountain Interior, North America by Thomas M. Bown,Kenneth David Rose Pdf