The Dinosaur Atlas

By Lessem, Don & Bindon, John

Publishers Summary:
A complete look at the world of dinosaurs. Don Lessem, renowned dinosaur expert, award-winning children's author, and advisor to the creators of Jurassic Park, offers a lively and informative, guide to dinosaurs. Dinosaurs ruled the world for 150 million years. During that time, the world changed from a single warm supercontinent into the familiar continents that resemble modern Earth. The dinosaurs themselves also changed to adapt to these dramatic changes. This book is organized by the vast periods dominated by the dinosaurs: the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous. Fifty-four dinosaurs are featured against the backdrop of where they lived to give a better understanding of their distribution and evolution. Information tables for 25 dinosaurs provide details such as translation of name, group, size, diet, and a concise profile. Brief overviews of the world before and after dinosaurs are included as well. The Dinosaur Atlas also discussed various theories for their mass extinction and why their descendents may still live in the form of birds. Featuring color maps, dramatic illustrations, and humorous sidebars, this book takes a unique, geographical approach to a timeless subject.

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ISBN
978-1-55297-830-6
Publisher
Firefly Books Ltd


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on December 1, 2003

Gr 4-8 This chronological overview is built around a series of spreads that take readers from the Late Triassic period through the Late Cretaceous, when the last known dinosaurs died out. Each spread features a few paragraphs describing dinosaur life in a specific area during the time period. The text is lively and enlightening, focusing on especially interesting examples rather than vague generalizations. Lessem shares insights about fossil discoveries, along with species details and geograph...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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