Grave Secrets Of Dinosaurs

Author : Dr. Phil Manning
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2008-01-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781426202704

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Grave Secrets of Dinosaurs by Dr. Phil Manning Pdf

Many of us have seen dinosaur bones and skeletons, maybe even dinosaur eggs...but what did those fearsome animals really look like in the flesh? Soft-tissue fossils give tantalizing clues about the appearance and physiology of the ancient animals. In this exciting book, paleontologist Phillip Manning presents the most astonishing dinosaur fossil excavations of the past 100 years—including the recent discovery of a remarkably intact dinosaur mummy in the Badlands of North Dakota. Bone structure is just the beginning of our knowledge today, thanks to amazing digs like these. Drawing on new breakthroughs and cutting-edge techniques of analysis, Dr. Manning takes us on a thrilling, globe-spanning tour of dinosaur mummy finds—from the first such excavation in 1908 to a baby dinosaur unearthed in 1980, from a dino with a heart in South Dakota to titanosaur embryos in Argentina. And he discusses his own groundbreaking analysis of "Dakota," discovered by Tyler Lyson. Using state-of-the-art technology to scan and analyse this remarkable discovery, National Geographic and Dr. Manning create an incredibly lifelike portrait of Dakota. The knowledge to be gained from this exceedingly rare find, and those that came before it, will intrigue dinosaur-loving readers of all ages.

Author : Patricia Barnes-Svarney,Thomas E Svarney
Publisher : Visible Ink Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781578593262

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The Handy Dinosaur Answer Book by Patricia Barnes-Svarney,Thomas E Svarney Pdf

Featuring more than 600 questions about dinosaurs—such as What dinosaurs are thought to have evolved into birds? Did dinosaurs travel in herds? and Where and what is the Dinosaur Freeway?—this fun-filled fact-book provides a wealth of information on the lives and habits of these astonishing creatures. From the Tyrannosaurus rex to the Stegosaurus, the guide profiles numerous species, chronicling their time on earth and exploring their roles in archaeological expeditions and museums today. Delightful and intriguing, this comprehensive record includes the debates still surrounding the origins and fate of these creatures that dominated the earth for millions of years but seemed to disappear in the blink of an eye.

Author : Randy Moore
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2014-07-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780313393655

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Dinosaurs by the Decades by Randy Moore Pdf

Providing an appealing chronology of "all things dinosaur," this book covers these ancient creatures' roles and surprising importance in science, religion, and society at large. This exhaustive, up-to-date book contains more than 2,000 entries about dinosaurs and dinosaur-related topics. It provides not only detailed information about their discovery, underlying science, and recent technologies and theories but also encompasses all of the facets of dinosaurs in society—for example, their use in consumer marketing and promotion, popularization of dinosaurs in the media, as "proof" for both evolutionists and creationists to substantiate their claims about life's origins, and as cultural artifacts. Organized chronologically, the book offers an informative and entertaining timeline of how dinosaurs have appeared in science, religion, and society since they were discovered in the 1800s, covering everything from dinosaur museum displays to how dinosaurs served advocates of young-Earth creationism. This fascinating work enables a broad appreciation for the surprising significance of dinosaurs in many aspects of our daily lives and modern society.

Author : Anthony D. Fredericks
Publisher : The Countryman Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2012-06-04
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781581577969

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Desert Dinosaurs: Discovering Prehistoric Sites in the American Southwest by Anthony D. Fredericks Pdf

This sourcebook for scientific discovery is stuffed full of incredible facts and compelling data, offering readers insights, observations, and spirited examinations of the natural world. Desert Dinosaurs is one of the few books to combine literary adventure with the possibility of hands-on discovery. Its focus is on a non-scientist’s discoveries about the dinosaurs that frequented Arizona and New Mexico’s prehistoric lands, and it offers readers the encouragement and provides them the opportunity to make their own discoveries at those sites where they can actively participate. This sourcebook for scientific discovery is stuffed full of incredible facts and compelling data. Desert Dinosaurs offers readers insights, observations, and spirited examinations of the natural world.

Author : Anthony J. Martin
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 683 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2014-03-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781480448025

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Dinosaurs Without Bones by Anthony J. Martin Pdf

“[Bubbling] over with the joy of scientific discovery. . . . Great fun for anyone looking to revive their childhood dinosaur obsessions.” —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 a 165-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 twenty-first-century reader.

Author : Sol90 Editorial Staff
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2018-07-15
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781508182429

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A Visual Guide to Reptiles and Dinosaurs by Sol90 Editorial Staff Pdf

Students will time travel to the Age of Reptiles and discover the world of dinosaurs in this vivid, detailed guide. They will trace the development of reptiles through the prehistoric periods of life on earth and learn different theories for the cause of dinosaurs' mass extinction. Gorgeous photographs and illustrations will captivate readers as they learn about the hard shells, spiny skin, and telescopic eyes of various animals in the reptile kingdom. The deadly saliva of the komodo dragon, the constrictive power of the tree boa, and the impressive jaws of the crocodile will thrill while the quirky habits and features of geckos, chameleons, and iguanas will charm in this expansive text. Students will also learn the roles that reptiles have played in myths and religions and the trouble that some endangered species face.

Author : Michael J. Benton
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2021-11-23
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780500777084

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Dinosaurs: New Visions of a Lost World by Michael J. Benton Pdf

The world’s leading paleontologist takes us on a visual tour of the latest dinosaur science, illustrated with accurate and stunning paleoart. Dinosaurs are not what you thought they were—or at least, they didn’t look like you thought they did. Here, world-leading paleontologist Michael J. Benton brings us a new visual guide to the world of the dinosaurs, showing how rapid advances in technology and amazing new fossil finds have changed the way we see these extinct beasts forever. Stunning, brand-new illustrations by paleoartist Bob Nicholls display the latest and most exciting scientific discoveries in vibrant color. From Sinosauropteryx, the first dinosaur to have its color patterns identified—a ginger-and-white striped tail and a “bandit mask”—by Benton’s team at the University of Bristol to recent research on the surprising mixed feathers and scales of Kulindadromeus, this is one of the first books to include cutting-edge scientific research in paleontology. Each chapter focuses on a particular extinct species, featuring a specially commissioned illustration by Bob Nicholls that brings to life the latest scientific breakthroughs, with accompanying text exploring how paleontologists have determined new details, such as the patterns on skin and the colors of feathers of animals that lived millions of years ago. This visual compendium surprises and challenges everything you thought you knew about what dinosaurs looked like and how they lived.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Ned Danouma
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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NationalGeographicTreasures by Anonim Pdf

Author : Mark Hallett,Mathew J. Wedel
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2016-11
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781421420288

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The Sauropod Dinosaurs by Mark Hallett,Mathew J. Wedel Pdf

Anyone with a passion for dinosaurs or prehistoric life will cherish this once-in-a-generation masterpiece.The book includes the following features: Over 200 full-color illustrations More than 100 color photographs from museums, field sites, and collections around the world Thoughtfully placed drawings and charts Clearly written text reviewed by major sauropod researchers Descriptions of the latest sauropod concepts and discoveries A field guide to major groups of sauropods Detailed skeletal reconstructions and anatomical restorations A comprehensive glossary

Author : Leng, J.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 987 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2011-10-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781613501177

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Handbook of Research on Computational Science and Engineering: Theory and Practice by Leng, J. Pdf

By using computer simulations in research and development, computational science and engineering (CSE) allows empirical inquiry where traditional experimentation and methods of inquiry are difficult, inefficient, or prohibitively expensive. The Handbook of Research on Computational Science and Engineering: Theory and Practice is a reference for interested researchers and decision-makers who want a timely introduction to the possibilities in CSE to advance their ongoing research and applications or to discover new resources and cutting edge developments. Rather than reporting results obtained using CSE models, this comprehensive survey captures the architecture of the cross-disciplinary field, explores the long term implications of technology choices, alerts readers to the hurdles facing CSE, and identifies trends in future development.

Author : Michael Leddra
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2010-04-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 1444323261

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Time Matters by Michael Leddra Pdf

Time Matters provides an invaluable insight into thebackground behind some of the key concepts we use in Earth sciencetoday. It shows the historical context in which these ideas weredeveloped, the important contributions of individual scientists andthinkers, and how these ideas continue to shape our view of scienceand the world in which we live. The book covers subjects such as the age of the earth,catastrophism vs uniformitarianism, evolution vs creationism,plutonism vs neptunism, continental drift and plate tectonics. Itexplores the people involved, their ideas and the scientific andreligious power politics involved in the development. It iseffectively partly a review of the way in which science works ordoes not work. The text includes questions and comment boxes whichhelp the reader to appreciate/understand the ideas and conceptsthat have been included and their problems, strengths orweaknesses. Accessible introduction – does not assume priorknowledge Teaches scientific thought – particularly the use ofevidence Topic based – uses a set of key geological theories This book is written for anyone with an interest in geology andthe history of science, but will be particularly valuable touniversity or high-school students beginning a study of earthscience for the first time.

Author : Shelley Tanaka
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 078681540X

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Graveyards of the Dinosaurs by Shelley Tanaka Pdf

Here are the amazing stories of the dinosaurs that have been found in the world's greatest dinosaur "graveyards" -- from the Gobi Desert in Mongolia and the badlands of Alberta, Canada, to the desolate Valley of the Moon in Argentina. Find out how these astonishing creatures lived and how they died. Book jacket.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Indians of North America
ISBN : UCSC:32106019906483

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North Dakota History by Anonim Pdf

Journal of the Northern Plains.

Author : Edward McPherson
Publisher : Coffee House Press
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2017-04-10
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9781566894760

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The History of the Future by Edward McPherson Pdf

What does it mean to think about Dallas in relationship to Dallas? In The History of the Future, McPherson reexamines American places and the space between history, experience, and myth. Private streets, racism, and the St. Louis World’s Fair; fracking for oil and digging for dinosaurs in North Dakota boomtowns—Americana slides into apocalypse in these essays, revealing us to ourselves.

Author : Dr Robert T Bakker, PH.D.,Robert T. Bakker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Dinosaurs
ISBN : 0806522607

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The Dinosaur Heresies by Dr Robert T Bakker, PH.D.,Robert T. Bakker Pdf

This groundbreaking book reveals that, far from being sluggish reptiles, dinosaurs were actually agile, fast, warm-blooded, and intelligent. The author explodes the old orthodoxies and gives us a convincing picture of how dinosaurs hunted, fed, mated, fought and died.Containing over 200 detailed illustrations, The Great Dinosaur Debate will enthrall "dinosaurmaniacs". It is a bold new look at the extraordinary reign and eventual extinction of the awesome behemoths who ruled the earth for 150 million years. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.