Dinosaurs: A Concise Natural History (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781108469296)

The ideal textbook for non-science majors, this lively and engaging introduction encourages students to ask questions, assess data critically and think like a scientist. Building on the success of previous editions, Dinosaurs has been thoroughly updated to include new discoveries in the field, such as the toothed bird specimens found in China and recent discoveries of dinosaur soft anatomy. Illustrations by leading paleontological illustrator John Sibbick and new, carefully-chosen photographs, clearly show how dinosaurs looked, lived and their role in Earth history. Making science accessible and relevant through clear explanations and extensive illustrations, the text guides students through the dinosaur groups, emphasizing scientific concepts rather than presenting endless facts. Grounded in the common language of modern evolutionary biology - phylogenetic systematics - students learn to think about dinosaurs the way that professional paleontologists do.

Author: David E. Fastovsky, David B. Weishampel
ISBN-10: 1108469299
ISBN-13: 9781108469296
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 07/01/2021
Pages: 534
Format: Paperback
Weight: 3.30lbs
Size: 10.80h x 8.60w x 0.90d