This introductory textbook on dinosaurs teaches the basic principles of geology, biology and palaeontology, and provides an understanding of these prehistoric creatures. The book reviews the individual classes which give a wider perspective to the significance of dinosaur study. Topics include hot-blooded dinosaurs, the origin of birds, and dinosaur extinction. The illustrations reflect current scientific thinking on the physical characteristics of dinosaurs.
- ISBN10 0697144291
- ISBN13 9780697144294
- Publish Date 12 December 1994
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 13 December 2011
- Publish Country US
- Publisher McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
- Imprint Brown (William C.) Co ,U.S.
- Format Paperback
- Pages 352
- Language English