{"product_id":"a-history-of-dinosaurs-in-50-fossils-hardcover","title":"A History of Dinosaurs in 50 Fossils - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePaul M. Barrett\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA beautifully illustrated and definitive crash course on dinosaur fossils, from the \u003ci\u003eAllosaurus \u003c\/i\u003ethat use their teeth and jaws to dismember prey to the \u003ci\u003eSinosauropteryx \u003c\/i\u003especimen that confirmed the existence of feathered dinosaurs \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor natural history buffs and \u003ci\u003eJurassic Park\u003c\/i\u003e fans \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDinosaurs have captivated the world since \u003ci\u003eMegalosaurus\u003c\/i\u003e was the first one named in 1824, and \u003ci\u003eA History of Dinosaurs in 50 Fossils\u003c\/i\u003e features fifty of the most momentous dinosaur findings from the fossil record. From rare fossil embryos that provide a glimpse into the early stage of dinosaur growth and development, to the claw of a \u003ci\u003eDeinonychus\u003c\/i\u003e, the dinosaur\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ethat served as a template for \u003ci\u003eJurassic Park\u003c\/i\u003e's terrorizing raptors, the book illustrates the enthralling evolutionary history of animals that ruled the Earth for more than 150 million years with 75 full-color illustrations. Each stunning fossil photograph, magnified for optimal detail, includes an entry explaining the importance of the discovery and the fossil's significance in the larger evolutionary timeline. Themed chapters build off each other to depict a full and incredible story, including content on: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ethe origin and rise of dinosaurs\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ean introduction to major groups \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ebiological characteristics like feeding, behavior, distribution, and locomotion\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ethe first fossil birds, including the legendary feathered dinosaur, \u003ci\u003eArchaeopteryx\u003c\/i\u003e, considered widely to be the world's first bird species \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book provides insight on what fossils tell us about dinosaur relationships, movement, diet, skin, teeth, and frills, and so much more. \u003ci\u003eA History of Dinosaurs in 50 Fossils \u003c\/i\u003ecompiles centuries' of the most exciting fossil findings that helped earn dinosaurs an enduring place in the public imagination. This authoritative and visually beautiful book will delight and inspire readers young and old, and help them understand the rise and fall of some of the most amazing creatures to roam Earth.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePAUL M. BARRETT is a merit researcher at the Natural History Museum, London, who specializes in dinosaurs, macroevolution, systematics, and taxonomy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9.1 x 7.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 29, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47376045047986,"sku":"9781588347336","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/96e06a38305f86f3b47eefa98f1af7c4.webp?v=1777694635","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/a-history-of-dinosaurs-in-50-fossils-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}