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Synopsis
From Aardonyx to Zuniceratops A Dino-Mite Gathering of All the Dinosaurs (More Than 300 ) Worth Knowing About
We live in a golden age of paleontological discovery the perfect time to dig in to the spectacular world of dinosaurs. From Aardonyx, a lumbering beast that formed a link between two and four-legged dinosaurs, to Zuniceratops, who boasted a deadly pair of horns, Dinosaurs The Grand Tour details everything worth knowing about every important dinosaur that scientists know about more than 300 in all.
In Dinosaurs you ll learn all the gory details about geology, anatomy, evolution, astronomy, and even Native American and Chinese mythology. Stories of harrowing paleontological expeditions conjure the thrills of history s most famous dinosaur hunters. Highlights of recent research reveal what s going on in the world of dinosaurs today, including scientists recent discovery of pigments embedded in dinosaur fossils that shed light, for the first time, on dinosaurs true coloration. Illustrations on virtually every page bring these prehistoric creatures to life in all their razor-sharp, long-necked, spiny, scaly glory.
And for readers inspired to test their dino-expertise in the field, renowned paleontologist Jack Horner s field notes will help enthusiasts set out on their own expeditions. Track down dinosaur footprints at Horner s recommended sites, head out on a cross-country dinosaur road trip using Horner s list of top North American dinosaurs as your map, and learn what it s like to be a leading paleontologist who s been part of some of the most sensational dinosaur discoveries ever and how you can get involved, too
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About the Author
Keiron Pim is a writer and journalist based in Norfolk, England. In 2007, he was named the national Feature Writer of the Year at the Press Gazette Regional Press Awards, and in 2010, he won the same accolade at the East of England Media Awards. Dinosaurs—The Grand Tour is his first book.Jack Horner is one of the world’s foremost paleontologists, credited with finding the first dinosaur eggs in the Western Hemisphere, the first evidence of dinosaur colonial nesting, the first evidence of parental care among dinosaurs, and the first dinosaur embryos. He served as the inspiration for paleontologist Dr. Alan Grant in Michael Crichton’s Jurassic Park, and as the technical advisor on all of the Jurassic Park films. Horner is Curator of Paleontology at the Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman, Montana, and Regents Professor of Paleontology at Montana State University.