Synopses & Reviews
New facts about prehistoric life taken from the latest excavations are presented in this innovative, contemporary resource. Offering new theories on physiology, color, appetites, hunting techniques, the relationship between dinosaurs and birds, and extinction, as well as trivia about lesser-known creaturessuch as the Liaceratops, Suchomimus, Giganotosaurus, and Microraptorthese recent discoveries from the Sahara, China, Patagonia, and North America help budding scientists and dinophiles understand the fascinating creatures that once roamed the planet. Vivid, dramatic illustrations add to the action, making this an eye-catching as well as informative reference.
Synopsis
Which dinosaur is named after a rock star?
Who's the biggest carnivore -- T. rex or Giganotosaurus?
Is it true some dinos could snap their tails and break the sound barrier?
Find the answers inside this fascinating, totally different dinosaur book that features the latest, greatest discoveries from all over the world.
About the Author
Shelley Tanaka is an award-winning childrens book author and editor. She is the author of Amelia Earhart, Mummies: The Newest, Coolest & Creepiest from Around the World, and On Board the Titanic, as well as several other books in the I Was There series. She lives in Kingston, Ontario. Alan Barnard is a dinosaur artist and paleontology enthusiast. He lives in Toronto, Ontario.