Horns And Beaks

Author : Kenneth Carpenter
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2006-11-14
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780253027955

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Horns and Beaks by Kenneth Carpenter Pdf

Horns and Beaks completes Ken Carpenter’s series on the major dinosaur types. As with his volumes on armored, carnivorous, and sauropodomorph dinosaurs, this book collects original and new information, reflecting the latest discoveries and research on these two groups of animals. The Ornithopods include Iguanodon, one of the first dinosaurs ever discovered and analyzed, and perhaps the most common and best-documented group, the hadrosaurs or "duckbilled dinosaurs." The Ceratopsians include Triceratops, known for its distinctive three-horned skull and protective collar. Contributors are Michael K. Brett-Surman, Kathleen Brill, Kenneth Carpenter, Benjamin S. Creisler, Tony DiCroce, Andrew A. Farke, Peter M. Galton, David Gilpin, Thomas M. Lehman, Nate L. Murphy, Christopher J. Ott, Gregory S. Paul, Xabier Pereda Suberbiola, Albert Prieto-Marquez, Bruce Rothschild, José Ignacio Ruiz-Omeñaca, Darren H. Tanke, Mark Thompson, David Trexler, and Jonathan R. Wagner.

Author : Monique Keiran
Publisher : Heritage House Publishing Co
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Education
ISBN : 1894974034

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Pachyrhinosaurus by Monique Keiran Pdf

Monique Keiran provides a compelling narrative and dynamic illustrations for these stories about rare dinosaur fossils discovered in northwestern Alberta

Author : Mark P Witton
Publisher : The Crowood Press
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2018-08-23
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781785004629

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Palaeoartist's Handbook by Mark P Witton Pdf

Extinct worlds live again in palaeoart: artworks of fossil animals, plants and environments carefully reconstructed from palaeontological and geological data. Such artworks are widespread in popular culture, appearing in documentaries, museums, books and magazines, and inspiring depictions of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals in cinema. This book outlines how fossil animals and environments can be reconstructed from their fossils, explaining how palaeoartists overcome gaps in fossil data and predict 'soft-tissue' anatomies no longer present around fossil bones. It goes on to show how science and art can meet to produce compelling, interesting takes on ancient worlds, and it explores the goals and limitations of this popular but rarely discussed art genre. Multiple chapters with dozens of illustrations of fossil animal reconstruction, with specific guidance on fossil amphibians, mammals and their fossil relatives, and a myriad of fossil reptiles (including dinosaurs). Explores how best to present diverse fossil animal forms in art - how best to convey size, proportion and motion in landscapes without familiar reference points. Explains essential techniques for the aspiring palaeoartists, from understanding geological time and evolutionary relationships to rebuilding skeletons and muscles. Suggests where and how to gather reliable sources of data for palaeoartworks. Includes a history of palaeoart, outlining the full evolution of the medium from ancient times to the modern day. Examines stylistic variation in palaeoart. Showcases diverse artworks from world-leading contemporary palaeoartists. Palaeoartistry is a popular but rarely discussed art genre. This new book outlines how fossil animals and environments can be reconstructed from their fossils. Of great interest to everyone interested in palaeoartistry, dinosaurs, natural history and fossils. Superbly illustrated with 195 colour images. Dr Mark P Witton is an author, palaeontological artist and researcher whose palaeoartworks have featured in numerous research papers, television shows, museums and art galleries.

Author : Monte Ransome Johnson
Publisher : Clarendon Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2005-11-03
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780191536502

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Aristotle on Teleology by Monte Ransome Johnson Pdf

Monte Johnson examines one of the most controversial aspects of Aristiotle's natural philosophy: his teleology. Is teleology about causation or explanation? Does it exclude or obviate mechanism, determinism, or materialism? Is it focused on the good of individual organisms, or is god or man the ultimate end of all processes and entities? Is teleology restricted to living things, or does it apply to the cosmos as a whole? Does it identify objectively existent causes in the world, or is it merely a heuristic for our understanding of other causal processes? Johnson argues that Aristotle's aporetic approach drives a middle course between these traditional oppositions, and avoids the dilemma, frequently urged against teleology, between backwards causation and anthropomorphism. Although these issues have been debated with extraordinary depth by Aristotle scholars, and touched upon by many in the wider philosophical and scientific community as well, there has been no comprehensive historical treatment of the issue. Aristotle is commonly considered the inventor of teleology, although the precise term originated in the eighteenth century. But if teleology means the use of ends and goals in natural science, then Aristotle was rather a critical innovator of teleological explanation. Teleological notions were widespread among his predecessors, but Aristotle rejected their conception of extrinsic causes such as mind or god as the primary causes for natural things. Aristotle's radical alternative was to assert nature itself as an internal principle of change and an end, and his teleological explanations focus on the intrinsic ends of natural substances - those ends that benefit the natural thing itself. Aristotle's use of ends was subsequently conflated with incompatible 'teleological' notions, including proofs for the existence of a providential or designer god, vitalism and animism, opposition to mechanism and non-teleological causation, and anthropocentrism. Johnson addresses these misconceptions through an elaboration of Aristotle's methodological statements, as well as an examination of the explanations actually offered in the scientific works.

Author : Andrew Pritchard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 774 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1852
Category : Animalcules
ISBN : BSB:BSB10308607

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A History of Infusorial Animalcules, Living and Fossil by Andrew Pritchard Pdf

Author : John N. Macomb,John Strong Newberry,United States. Army. Corps of Engineers,Fielding Bradford Meek
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1876
Category : Four Corners Region
ISBN : STANFORD:36105033149316

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Report of the Exploring Expedition by John N. Macomb,John Strong Newberry,United States. Army. Corps of Engineers,Fielding Bradford Meek Pdf

One of the last Army expeditions in the region, this was an exploration of parts of New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado during the summer of 1859, northward out of Santa Fe along the Old Spanish Trail, to discover if there were a practical railroad or wagon route through the San Juan River country to the southern settlements of Utah Territory (in case of further armed conflicts like the "Utah War"), and on to the west coast. The report found the mountainous terrain impractical for a railroad, and the weather too severe for permanent settlement. The Civil War delayed publication.

Author : Maria Gianferrari
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780399548420

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Whoo-Ku Haiku: A Great Horned Owl Story by Maria Gianferrari Pdf

Stunning illustrations and gorgeous haikus lead young readers through the dramatic life cycle of one of America's most beloved wild animals. Pip. Pip. Pip. Poking A hole. Cracking. Cracking. Out Pecks the white owlet. Watch as a pair of great horned owlets peep and squeak in their feathered nest. Mama and Papa hunt for food and fend off predators while the chicks grow strong enough to hop and flap between the branches of their tree, then leap and fly away, ready to explore the wild world around them. In this thrilling nonfiction picture book, a combination of haiku and dazzling illustration shows readers the fierce majesty of one of North America's most ubiquitous wild animals.

Author : Kenneth Carpenter
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2005-07-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0253345391

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The Carnivorous Dinosaurs by Kenneth Carpenter Pdf

The meat-eating dinosaurs, or Theropoda, include some of the fiercest predators that ever lived. Some of the group's members survive to this day—as birds. The theropod/bird connection has been explored in several recent works, but this book presents 17 papers on a variety of other topics. It is organized into three parts. Part I explores morphological details that are important for understanding theropod systematics. Part II focuses on specific regions of theropod anatomy and biomechanics. Part III examines various lines of evidence that reveal something about theropods as living creatures. The contributors are Ronan Allain, Rinchen Barsbold, Kenneth Carpenter, Karen Cloward, Rodolfo A. Coria, Philip J. Currie, Peter M. Galton, Robert Gay, Donald M. Henderson, Dong Huang, James I. Kirkland, Yoshitsugu Kobayashi, Eva B. Koppelhus, Peter Larson, Junchang Lü, Lorrie A. McWhinney, Clifford Miles, Ralph E. Molnar, N. Murphy, John H. Ostrom, Gregory S. Paul, Licheng Qiu,J. Keith Rigby, Jr., Bruce Rothschild, Christopher B. Ruff, Leonardo Salgado, Frank Sanders, Julia T. Sankey, Judith A. Schiebout, David K. Smith, Barbara R. Standhardt, Kathy Stokosa, Darren H. Tanke, François Therrien, David Trexler, Kelly Wicks, Douglas G. Wolfe, and Lowell Wood.

Author : BBC ScienceFocus
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 99 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2019-08-12
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781607656746

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Dinosaurs by BBC ScienceFocus Pdf

From the BBC, a book “packed with facts and illustrations on the latest finds and theories for dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages.” —Mike Fredericks, Editor, Prehistoric Times Magazine If everything you know about dinosaurs comes from Hollywood movies, get ready for some surprises in this lively, myth-busting book. The latest scientific research is changing assumptions and providing a far different perspective on these magnificent creatures. Rather than being slow, lumbering and a bit stupid, dinosaurs were smart and nimble-brained—just ask the paleontologists who are peering deep inside the fossilized skulls of these prehistoric animals. Learn how dinosaurs conquered the world, what would have happened if the asteroid hadn't hit Mexico, what T. rex really looked (and sounded) like, and the modern-day dinosaurs living in your back yard. Loaded with in-depth articles and stunning color illustrations, Dinosaurs: The Myth-Busting Guide to Prehistoric Beasts is the ultimate guide to the newest dinosaur discoveries. “Fun and fascinating . . . find out how the real dinosaurs lived their lives, what they looked like, how they sounded, and how we know all that!” —Midwest Book Review This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book

Author : Erik L. Peterson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2023-09-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781009338592

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Understanding Charles Darwin by Erik L. Peterson Pdf

What did Darwin's work change about the world? A myth-busting account of five major misconceptions surrounding Darwin's work.

Author : Kenneth Carpenter
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 714 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0253334977

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Eggs, Nests, and Baby Dinosaurs by Kenneth Carpenter Pdf

Offers the very latest information on dinosaur eggs, hatchlings and babies, as well as a detailed look at dinosaur courtship, mating, nests, and physical development.

Author : Tiger Kandel,Heather Schloss
Publisher : Creative Publishing International
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2014-09-15
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781589237933

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The Ultimate Sock Puppet Book by Tiger Kandel,Heather Schloss Pdf

Offers tips, tricks, and techniques for making animal sock puppets, from an elephant and a monkey to a bat and a lion.

Author : Kathryn Clay
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2020-03-28
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781496625779

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Triceratops and Other Horned Dinosaurs by Kathryn Clay Pdf

Dinosaurs such as Triceratops had deadly horns, bony frills, and sharp beaks. Some of these powerful plant eaters were so strong, they could knock down trees. Bold images, colorful maps, and interesting facts take readers back to a time when these dinosaurs walked the earth.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 904 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1830
Category : Electronic
ISBN : IBNF:CF990983917

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The Edinburgh Encyclopædia; Conducted by David Brewster, L L. D. ... with the Assistance of Gentlemen Eminent in Science and Literature. In Eighteen Volumes. Volume 1 [- 18] by Anonim Pdf

Author : Donald R. Prothero
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2019-07-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780231546461

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The Story of the Dinosaurs in 25 Discoveries by Donald R. Prothero Pdf

Today, any kid can rattle off the names of dozens of dinosaurs. But it took centuries of scientific effort—and a lot of luck—to discover and establish the diversity of dinosaur species we now know. How did we learn that Triceratops had three horns? Why don’t many paleontologists consider Brontosaurus a valid species? What convinced scientists that modern birds are relatives of ancient Velociraptor? In The Story of the Dinosaurs in 25 Discoveries, Donald R. Prothero tells the fascinating stories behind the most important fossil finds and the intrepid researchers who unearthed them. In twenty-five vivid vignettes, he weaves together dramatic tales of dinosaur discoveries with what modern science now knows about the species to which they belong. Prothero takes us from eighteenth-century sightings of colossal bones taken for biblical giants through recent discoveries of enormous predators even larger than Tyrannosaurus. He recounts the escapades of the larger-than-life personalities who made modern paleontology, including scientific rivalries like the nineteenth-century “Bone Wars.” Prothero also details how to draw the boundaries between species and explores debates such as whether dinosaurs had feathers, explaining the findings that settled them or keep them going. Throughout, he offers a clear and rigorous look at what paleontologists consider sound interpretation of evidence. An essential read for any dinosaur lover, this book teaches us to see an ancient world ruled by giant majestic creatures anew.