{"product_id":"birds-of-stone-luis-m-chiappe-9781421420240","title":"Birds of Stone: Chinese Avian Fossils from the Age of Dinosaurs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaptivating photographs of the world's most detailed bird fossils illuminate the early diversity of avifauna.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen fossils of birds from China's Jehol region first appeared in scientific circles, the world took notice. These Mesozoic masterpieces are between 120 and 131 million years old and reveal incredible details that capture the diversity of ancient bird life. Paleontologists all over the world began to collaborate with Chinese colleagues as new and wondrous fossil-related discoveries became regular events. The pages of \u003ci\u003eNational Geographic \u003c\/i\u003eand major scientific journals described the intricate views of feathers as well as food still visible in the guts of these ancient birds. Now, for the first time, a sweeping collection of the most interesting of Jehol's avian fossils is on display in this beautiful book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBirds of Stone\u003c\/i\u003e makes visible the unexpected avian diversity that blanketed the earth just a short time (geologically speaking) after a dinosaur lineage gave rise to the first birds. Our visual journey through these fossils is guided by Luis M. Chiappe, a world expert on early birds, and Meng Qingjin, a leading figure in China's natural history museum community. Together, they help us understand the \"meaning\" of each fossil by providing straightforward narratives that accompany the full-page photographs of the Jehol discoveries. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnyone interested in the history of life--from paleontologists to inquisitive birders--will find \u003ci\u003eBirds of Stone\u003c\/i\u003e an irresistible feast for the eyes and mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Luis M. Chiappe, Meng Qingjin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1421420244\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781421420240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Johns Hopkins University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/01\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 9.00w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2017","brand":"Luis M. Chiappe","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43934798020863,"sku":"9781421420240","price":87.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_2572591c-4724-4265-be32-a1791a17eaf7.jpg?v=1681416109","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/birds-of-stone-luis-m-chiappe-9781421420240","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}