Dinosaurs, Spitfires, and Sea Dragons (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780674207707)

Christopher McGowan sets out to solve some of the enduring mysteries about dinosaurs and other prehistoric reptiles. He makes fascinating comparisons between living and extinct animals while presenting topics that range from gigantism to intellect. In addition to exploring the natural history of the Mesozoic Era, McGowan draws on science and engineering concepts to explain curiosities such as the similarities between the aerodynamics of pteranodons and Spitfire planes.

Author: Christopher McGowan
ISBN-10: 067420770X
ISBN-13: 9780674207707
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Language: English
Published: 01/01/1992
Pages: 384
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.60lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.97w x 0.84d