This illustrated encyclopaedia of prehistoric reptiles and dinosaurs features over 1000 alphabetical entries. Topics discussed include the origins, evolution and extinction of dinosaur species, relationships between dinosaur groups, and the excavation and reconstruction of dinosaur remains. There is a biography of dinosaur discoverers, expeditions and model-makers, an alphabetical listing of films, novels and stories featuring dinosaurs, and a complete portrait of the characteristics of dinosaurs: their size and mass, bones, muscles, brain, skin, teeth, speed, and daily habits.
- ISBN10 0816024316
- ISBN13 9780816024315
- Publish Date December 1990
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 6 August 1993
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Facts On File Inc
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 320
- Language English