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Flying Dinosaurs

Author : John Pickrell
Publisher : NewSouth
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2014-06-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781742241760

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Flying Dinosaurs by John Pickrell Pdf

Dinosaurs didn’t die out when an asteroid hit Earth 66 million years ago. Get ready to unthink what you thought you knew and journey into the deep, dark depths of the Jurassic. The discovery of the first feathered dinosaur in China in 1996 sent shockwaves through the palaeontological world. Were the feathers part of a complex mating ritual, or a stepping stone in the evolution of flight? And just how closely related T. rex to a chicken Award-winning journalist John Pickrell reveals how dinosaurs developed flight and became the birds in our backyards. He delves into the latest discoveries in China, the US, Europe and uncovers a thriving black market in fossils and infighting between dinosaur hunters, plus the controversial plan to use a chicken to bring dinosaurs back from the dead.

Pterosaurs

Author : A. J. Veldmeijer,Mark Witton,Ilja Nieuwland
Publisher : Sidestone Press
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : History
ISBN : 9789088900938

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Pterosaurs by A. J. Veldmeijer,Mark Witton,Ilja Nieuwland Pdf

Pterosaurs or flying reptiles were the first vertebrates to evolve flight. These distant relatives of modern reptiles and dinosaurs lived from the Late Triassic (over 200 million years ago) to the end of the Cretaceous (about 65 million years ago) a span of some 135 million years. When they became extinct, no relatives survived them and as a result these prehistoric animals cannot readily be compared with our modern-day fauna. So what do we know of these highly succsessful animals? The present summary answers this and many more questions based on the most recent results of modern scientific research. After a short introduction to palaeontology as a science and its history related to pterosaurs, it explains what pterosaurs were, when and where they lived, and what they looked like. Topics such as disease, injury and reproduction are also discussed. Separated from this text are 'Mark explains' boxes. Each of these explanations puts one specific species in the spotlight and focuses on its lifestyle. They show how diverse pterosaurs were, from small insectivorous animals with a wingspan of nearly 40 centimetres to the biggest flying animals ever to take to the air, with wingspans of over 10 metres and with a way of life comparable to modern-day storks. The text is illustrated with many full colour photographs and beautiful palaeo-art prepared by experts in the field.

The Flying Dinosaurs

Author : Philip J. Currie
Publisher : Red Deer, Alta. : Red Deer College Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0889950784

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The Flying Dinosaurs by Philip J. Currie Pdf

Discusses the physical characteristics and behavior of the flying dinosaurs called pterosaurs and the prehistoric birds that came after them.

Flying Dinosaurs

Author : John Pickrell
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780231171786

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Flying Dinosaurs by John Pickrell Pdf

The discovery of stunning, feathered dinosaur fossils coming out of China since 2006 suggests that these creatures were much more bird-like than paleontologists previously imagined. Further evidenceÑbones, genetics, eggs, behavior, and moreÑdemonstrates a seamless transition from fleet-footed carnivores to the ancestors of modern birds. Mixing colorful portraits with news on the latest fossil findings and interviews with leading paleontologists in the United States, China, Europe, and Australia, award-winning journalist John Pickrell details dinosaursÕ development of flight, which introduced a whole new range of abilities for the animals and helped them survive best out of the thousands of dinosaur species that once populated the Earth. Pickrell also turns his journalistic eye toward the stories behind the discoveries, investigating the role of the Chinese black market in trading fossils, the controversies among various dinosaur hunters, the interference of national governments intent on protecting information, and the race to publish findings first that make this research such a dynamic area of science.

Drawing Pteranodon and Other Flying Dinosaurs

Author : Anonim
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2010-01-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781448803002

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Drawing Pteranodon and Other Flying Dinosaurs by Anonim Pdf

This book will teach kids how to render three flying dinosaurs by following step-by-step instructions. Students are taught how to draw the huge wingspan of Pteranodon, the feathered body of Archaeopteryx, and the razor-sharp teeth of Tropeognathus.

Archaeopteryx and Other Flying Dinosaurs

Author : Virginia Schomp
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0761415467

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Archaeopteryx and Other Flying Dinosaurs by Virginia Schomp Pdf

Presents information about the Avialan dinosaur family including time lines and a dinosaur family tree.

Flying Dinosaurs Coloring Book

Author : Patricia J. Wynne
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2016-05-18
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780486811932

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Flying Dinosaurs Coloring Book by Patricia J. Wynne Pdf

Newly discovered remains of prehistoric creatures inspired these 30 illustrations of flying reptiles and birds. Captions describe feathering patterns, incubation periods, and nesting habits.

Flying Dinosaurs Paper Airplane Kit

Author : Sam Ita,Paul Frasco
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2023-09-19
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781462923700

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Flying Dinosaurs Paper Airplane Kit by Sam Ita,Paul Frasco Pdf

This origami instruction booklet will provide hours of fun and excitement for the whole family! Learn how to create 36 exciting paper airplane dinosaurs with expert guidance. The airplanes range from simple models that can be folded up in a few minutes to slightly more complex ones with superior aerodynamics. Most of your favorite dinosaurs are included here: Stegosaurus—whose thick, bony plates double as wing stabilizers Velociraptor—a clever nose-lock dart that's designed for speed in flight! Tyrannosaurus Rex—whose muscular jaws provide ballast at the front of the plane Plesiosaurus—with a long, fuselage-like neck which is surprisingly stealthy in the air And many other impressive flying dinosaur airplanes! The full-color, step-by-step instructions in the instruction book are very easy to follow and flying tips are also included to help you coax the best performance from each model. Paper airplanes have never looked this good!

Flying Monsters

Author : Michael J. Benton
Publisher : Pavilion Children's Books
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2003-01
Category : Dinosaurs
ISBN : 1903954274

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Flying Monsters by Michael J. Benton Pdf

This series about dinosaurs covers different types of dinosaur, from the incredibly ferocious T-Rex, to the smaller (but just as deadly) Coelophysis. Children can learn about their anatomy, behaviour, eating habits, and imagine what life might have been like in the prehistoric world in an informative way. It includes Internet links to take children to relevant sites on the Net. It also includes the most up-to-date information on the latest fossil discoveries.

Dinosaurs of the Air

Author : Gregory S. Paul
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2002-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0801867630

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Dinosaurs of the Air by Gregory S. Paul Pdf

This book synthesises the growing body of evidence which suggests that modern-day birds have evolved from theropod dinosaurs of prehistoric times. The author argues that the ancestor-descendant relationship can also be reversed.

Flying Giants of Dinosaur Time

Author : Don Lessem
Publisher : Millbrook Press
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780822532835

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Flying Giants of Dinosaur Time by Don Lessem Pdf

"Dino" Don Lessem brings readers face-to-face with various dinosaur species, detailing their habitats, way of life and how they became extinct. An acclaimed dinosaur expert, Don Lessem has written more than 30 children's books, writes a popular dinosaur column in Highlights magazine, and was an adviser for Jurassic Park. Take a trip through dinosaur time to meet these pterosaurs face-to-face: The Quetzalcoatlus had wings that spanned the length of a school bus! The Dsungaripterus had a bony crest on its head! The Eudimorphodon had a diamond-shaped flap at the end of its long tail! Plus you'll get to know Pteranodon, Pterodactylus, Pterodaustro, Sordes, and Tapejara.

Beyond Dinosaurs! My First Book about Flying Creatures

Author : Cary Woodruff
Publisher : Dinosaurs! + Beyond Dinosaurs!
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2020-06-23
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1646119347

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Beyond Dinosaurs! My First Book about Flying Creatures by Cary Woodruff Pdf

Explore the world of dinosaurs--take flight with prehistoric flying creatures! Did you know a Caelestiventus had more than 100 pointy teeth? Or that a Tupandactylus had wings that were made of one long finger bone? Millions of years ago, many strange animals lived on the earth--and some of the most amazing inhabitants were the prehistoric flying creatures! From the tiny and colorful Eurotrochilus to the airplane-sized Quetzalcoatlus, you'll find tons of facts on wild winged dinosaurs and pterosaurs, plus amazing illustrations that give you a look at some of the awesome flying creatures that ruled the air. Beyond Dinosaurs! My First Book About Flying Creatures includes: Dozens of dino-mite facts! Incredible full-color illustrations! Fun, fact-filled profiles on 30 flying creatures! Take a time machine to the world of dinosaurs, and fly alongside the prehistoric flying creatures.

Weird Dinosaurs

Author : John Pickrell
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2017-03-28
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780231543392

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Weird Dinosaurs by John Pickrell Pdf

“A tour de force…highlights the odd reptiles that roamed all corners of the earth millions of years ago.”—Sydney Morning Herald From the outback of Australia to the Gobi Desert of Mongolia and the savanna of Madagascar, the award-winning science writer and dinosaur enthusiast John Pickrell embarks on a world tour of new finds, meeting the fossil hunters who work at the frontier of discovery. He reveals the dwarf dinosaurs unearthed by an eccentric Transylvanian baron; an aquatic, crocodile-snouted carnivore bigger than T. rex that once lurked in North African waterways; a Chinese dinosaur with wings like a bat; and a Patagonian sauropod so enormous it weighed more than two commercial jet airliners. Other surprising discoveries hail from Alaska, Siberia, Canada, Burma, and South Africa. Why did dinosaurs grow so huge? How did they spread across the world? Did they all have feathers? What do sauropods have in common with 1950s vacuum cleaners? The stuff of adventure movies and scientific revolutions, Weird Dinosaurs examines the latest breakthroughs and new technologies that are radically transforming our understanding of the distant past. “This history of the discovery of some of the most outlandish creatures that ever lived, and the excitement of paleontological research, will be sure to both entertain and instruct.”—Spencer Lucas, author of Dinosaurs: The Textbook, Sixth Edition “Fascinating.... Readers learn of beautiful opalised dinosaur bones from Australia and a crested dinosaur found approximately 13,000 feet up Antarctica's Mt. Kirkpatrick, demonstrating that dinosaurs were widely distributed across the globe.”—Publishers Weekly

How Dinosaurs Took Flight

Author : Christopher Sloan
Publisher : National Geographic Kids
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Birds
ISBN : 0792274040

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How Dinosaurs Took Flight by Christopher Sloan Pdf

Text, photographs, and reconstructions examine the connection between dinosaurs and modern day birds.

Terri's First Flight

Author : Marisa Vestita
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 14 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2020-07-28
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781510754782

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Terri's First Flight by Marisa Vestita Pdf

Follow along with Terri the Pterodactyl and her dinosaur friends in this delightful picture book! In this charming new series of board books, parents and their children can enjoy the adventures of four baby dinosaur friends. With full-color illustrations and easy-to-understand language, boys and girls can learn valuable lessons about facing new experiences, confronting their fears, and what they need to do to grow up big and brave—just like the dinosaurs! Today’s the day of Terri’s first flight! However, her friends Bronto the Brontosaurus, Trixie the Triceratops, and Rex the T-Rex soon discover a big problem: she’s terrified of heights! They decide to gather around her to help give her courage. With her friends’ help, will Terri be able to spread her wings, leave her nest, and finally soar? This colorful board book is perfect to give as a gift or to read to your young children at bedtime. The adorable art and relatable story will help encourage any child who has felt nervous about a first experience.