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- Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter EBOOK PACKAGE COMPLETE 2019 English 9783110610765
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- Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter EBOOK PACKAGE Medicine and Life Sciences 2019 English 9783110610536
- Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter EBOOK PACKAGE Medicine and Life Sciences 2019 9783110606386
- Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Princeton University Press Complete eBook-Package 2019 9783110663365
- Description
- 1 online resource (288 p.)
- Summary
- An illustrated record book of theropod facts and figures-from the biggest to the fastest to the smartestThe theropod dinosaurs ruled the planet for millions of years, with species ranging from the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex to feathered raptors no bigger than turkeys. Dinosaur Facts and Figures is a stunningly illustrated book of records for these marvelous creatures-such as the biggest, the smallest, the fastest, and the most powerful bite.This one-of-a-kind compendium features more than 3,000 records, covers some 750 theropod species, and includes a wealth of illustrations ranging from diagrams and technical drawings to full-color reconstructions of specimens. The book is divided into sections that put numerous amazing theropod facts at your fingertips. "Comparing Species" is organized by taxonomic group and gives comparisons of the size of species, how long ago they lived, and when they were discovered. "Mesozoic Calendar" includes page spreads showing the positions of the continents at different geological time periods and reconstructions of creatures from each period. "Prehistoric Puzzle" compares bones, teeth, and feathers while "Theropod Life" uses vivid, user-friendly graphics to answer questions such as which dinosaur was the smartest and which had the most powerful bite. Other sections chart theropod distribution on the contemporary world map, provide comprehensive illustrated listings of footprints, compile the physical specifications of all known theropods and Mesozoic birds, and much more.The essential illustrated record book for anyone interested in dinosaursFeatures thousands of records on everything from the smartest and fastest theropods to the largest theropod eggsIncludes more than 2,000 diagrams and drawings and more than 300 digital reconstructionsCovers more than 750 theropod species, including Mesozoic birds and other dinosauromorphsProvides detailed listings of footprints, biometric specifications, and scholarly and popular references
- Uniform Title
- Dinosaur Facts and Figures (Online)
- Alternative Title
- Dinosaur Facts and Figures (Online)
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- Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
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- Contents
- Frontmatter -- Prologue -- Contents -- How to use this book -- Methodology and calculations -- Definitions -- Classification -- Comparing species -- Mesozoic calendar -- The world of dinosaurs -- Prehistoric puzzle -- Theropod life -- Testimony in stone -- Chronicle and dinomania -- Theropod list -- Glossary -- Taxonomic index -- Bibliography -- Appendix -- Acknowledgments
- LCCN
- 10.1515/9780691190594
- OCLC
- ssj0002439847
- Author
Molina-Přez, Rubň.
- Title
Dinosaur Facts and Figures [electronic resource] : The Theropods and Other Dinosauriformes / David Connolly, Rubň Molina-Přez, Gonzalo lngel Ramr̕ez Cruz, Asier Larramendi.
- Imprint
Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press, [2019]
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text file PDF
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Access restricted to authorized users.
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Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
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In English.
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Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 30. Aug 2021)
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Atuchin, Andrey.
Connolly, David.
Larramendi, Asier.
Mazzei, Sante.
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Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter EBOOK PACKAGE COMPLETE 2019 English 9783110610765
Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter EBOOK PACKAGE COMPLETE 2019 9783110664232 ZDB-23-DGG
Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter EBOOK PACKAGE Medicine and Life Sciences 2019 English 9783110610536
Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter EBOOK PACKAGE Medicine and Life Sciences 2019 9783110606386 ZDB-23-DPM
Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Princeton University Press Complete eBook-Package 2019 9783110663365
- Other Standard Identifier
10.1515/9780691190594 doi