Dinosaurs: The Most Complete, Up-to-Date Encyclopedia for Dinosaur Lovers of All Ages

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Dr. Thomas R. Holtz, Jnr. Luis V. Rey

Dinosaurs

The Most Complete, Up-to-Date Encyclopedia for Dinosaur Lovers of All Ages

Dr. Thomas R. Holtz, Jnr., Luis V. Rey

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Random House Inc
01 February 2008

Children's & Educational; Children's & young adult: general non-fiction; Nature, the natural world (Children's&YA); Dinosaurs & prehistoric world (Children's&YA); Encyclopaedias (Children's&YA); Reference works (Children's&YA)

This is the ultimate, non-technical dino book for dinophiles of all ages, with text and contributions by over 30 of the world's most famous paleontologists. Covers the complete Dinosauria (organized by group), with entries on all

800+ named species of Mesozoic dinosaur. Our plan is to print a relatively small quantity of this book in hardcover in order to get reviews before following-up with a less expensive paperback edition .

An award-winning encyclopedia written for young people but perfect for all ages, written to help everyone understand and appreciate the mind-blowing variety of dinosaurs-packed with museum-quality illustrations and dubbed ""the dinosaur bible"" by fans!

""Anyone with even a passing interest in dinosaurs should not miss this journey into their diverse and strange world.""-Science

Written by one of the world's foremost experts on dinosaurs, this award-winning title-honored by the National Science Teachers Association and the American Association for the Advancement of Science-is an essential addition to any dinophile's library, regardless of age! Using casual language aimed at non-scientists, it'sa guide to all aspects ofdinosaur 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.

Dinosaurs includes- .brief entries on all 800+ ""named"" species of Mesozoic dinosaurs . sidebars by world-famous paleontologists including Robert T. Bakker, Jack Horner, Mark Norell, Scott Sampson, and Philip Currie . 428 pages of lavish illustrations .supplemental chapter updates in the form of an exhaustive website maintained by the author . a spectacular poster printed on the inside of the jacket

Perfect for children who are interested in dinosaurs (and adults who are still inquisitive kids at heart), Dinosaurs will educate and entertain for many, many hours!

By: Dr. Thomas R. Holtz Jnr.
Illustrated by: Luis V. Rey
Imprint: Random House Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 284mm, Width: 230mm, Spine: 34mm
Weight: 2.052kg
ISBN: 9780375824197
ISBN 10: 0375824197
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 01 February 2008
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Dinosaurs: The Most Complete, Up-to-Date Encyclopedia for Dinosaur Lovers of All Ages

"""★ This eye-catching imagination grabber will be enjoyed (on different levels) by dinophiles of all ages."" --School Library Journal ""A rich and informative treatment of everything related to dinosaurs....even the higher-level concepts are presented remarkably clearly."" --Horn Book Review ""A very good bet for favorite 2007 dinosaur book in our PT PIX...truly sets a standard for reference material."" --Prehistoric Times ""Beautifully written and illustrated...this NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book will be valuable in the middle through secondary classrooms."" -- National Science Teacher's Asspciation ""Encyclopaedic in scope and exceeds all expectations. A superior book the young dinosaur lover in your life will cherish."" -- Januarymagazine Online ""Would work beautifully as a gift for a paleontology-minded preteen...or any adults."" -- Wordcandy Online ""Dinosaur fans seeking exhaustive information...need look no farther than Holtz's scientifically oriented but accessible account...an outstanding resource."" --Publishers Weekly ""I am holding a treasure....This is a book that should have pride of place on any bookshelf."" -- Roger Smith, Publisher, Dinosaurnews Online ""This is the most comprehensive, up-to-date dinosaur book for enthusiasts of all ages, professional or non-professional in experience."" -- Dino Russ's Lair ""Anyone with even a passing interest in dinosaurs should not miss this journey into their diverse and strange world. Holtz and his colleagues fill the book with fascinating details ranging from discoveries of new species (e.g., a sauropod, Amphicoelias, with a mass of 18 elephants) to old favorites (e.g., Tyrannosaurus rex, which may have lived and hunted in packs). They cover major and minor groups, predator-prey relations, social interactions within species, habitats and habits, and evolutionary trends. With its conversational tone and Rey's engaging illustrations, the book should appeal to young adults and a general audience alike."" --Science Magazine"