Ocean Life in the Time of Dinosaurs (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780691243948)

A richly illustrated introduction to the spectacular reptiles that swam the oceans when dinosaurs roamed the land

During the Mesozoic era, 252 to 66 million years ago, dinosaurs ruled the land, but the ocean deeps were roiling with equally spectacular reptiles--including giant predators. This richly illustrated, authoritative, and accessible book introduces readers to the world of these fascinating marine animals, whose predecessors returned to the seas a few million years after the first vertebrates emerged from the water. As we meet ichthyosaurs, plesiosaurs, mosasaurs, and many others, we learn about the astonishing anatomical, physiological, and behavioral adaptations that enabled these reptiles to become ocean dwellers again. We also learn about their living descendants, including sea turtles and sea snakes. Featuring stunning artwork depicting these prehistoric ocean creatures and photographs of their fossil remains, this book invites readers to discover the enthralling past of marine reptiles in all their extraordinary diversity.

Author: Nathalie Bardet, Alexandra Houssaye, St駱hane Jouve
ISBN-10: 0691243948
ISBN-13: 9780691243948
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Language: English
Published: 11/21/2023
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.25lbs
Size: 10.50h x 8.30w x 0.90d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 04/01/2024