Dinosaurs: How they lived and evolved

Dinosaurs 3rd edition is a state-of-the-art guide to dinosaur biology, covering their anatomy, behavior, evolution, and survival of the great extinction. It is illustrated with specimens from the Natural History Museum's collections and includes explanatory diagrams and charts.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 06 September 2018
Publisher: The Natural History Museum

The third edition of this cutting-edge guide to dinosaur biology has been completely revised and updated. It spans from the Victorian golden age of dinosaur discovery to the forefront of twenty-first-century fossil forensics, unraveling the mysteries of the most spectacular group of animals our planet has ever seen. Despite facing drastic climatic conditions, including violent volcanic activity, searing temperatures, and rising and plunging sea levels, the dinosaurs formed an evolutionary dynasty that ruled the Earth for more than 150 million years. Darren Naish and Paul Barrett, two leading experts in the field, reveal the latest scientific findings about dinosaur anatomy, behavior, and evolution. They also showcase how dinosaurs survived the great extinction at the end of the Cretaceous Period and continued to evolve and thrive alongside us, existing today as an incredibly diverse array of birds, which are the direct descendants of theropods.

Dinosaurs is lavishly illustrated with specimens from the Natural History Museum's own collections, along with explanatory diagrams, charts, and full-color artistic reconstructions of dinosaur behavior. This comprehensive guide is a must-read for anyone interested in the fascinating world of dinosaurs, from enthusiasts to scientists and students alike.

Weight: 724g
Dimension: 251 x 198 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780565094768