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Dinosaurus: A Prehistoric Dictionary

by Rhys Charles

A field guide to prehistoric life and the language of paleontology

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A field guide to prehistoric life and the language of paleontology

Organized as an illustrated dictionary, Dinosaurus defines more than 100 terms related to dinosaurs, other prehistoric animals, fossils, and paleontology. Entries combine explanations with pronunciation guides and anatomical illustrations, giving the book a reference-oriented structure. Its scope ranges from individual creatures such as Carnotaurus and marine reptiles to geological events, Mesozoic geography, fossil sites, and scientific tools for studying ancient life. The result is a broad survey of the vocabulary and evidence used to describe the prehistoric world, with subjects spanning animals, deep time, and the modern practice of paleontology.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Dinosaur enthusiasts seeking a reference to prehistoric creatures and related terminology
  • Families exploring dinosaur and fossil topics together
  • Readers interested in paleontology vocabulary, fossil sites, and geological context

Themes

Dinosaurs and prehistoric animalsFossils and paleontologyDeep time and geological eventsMesozoic geography

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Book overview

Dinosaurs, fossils, and reptiles, oh my... The whole family can become paleontology experts with this illustrated dictionary of 100+ terms for prehistoric animals!

This delightful prehistoric dictionary defines more than 100 words and phrases alongside informative entries, phonetic spellings to help pronounce the names of prehistoric creatures, and detailed anatomical illustrations.

Meet incredible dinosaurs, from the iconic to the lesser known.
  • Carnotaurus This Cretaceous predator from what is now South America is regularly cast as a villain in dinosaur pop culture.

Discover the many prehistoric beasts who coexisted with dinosaurs.
  • PliosaursWith mouths up to 6.5 feet in length filled with 8-inch teeth, these marine reptiles were amongst the most formidable-looking predators the world has ever known.

Break down "deep time" to understand the rise and fall of dinosaurs.
  • Carnian Pluvial Event: About 234 million years ago, the rock record shows a huge increase in global rainfall that had staggering implications for the future diversity of life.

Learn about Mesozoic geography and contemporary locations where fossils have been discovered.
  • Tanis: A fossil site in North Dakota where remains from the day the asteroid struck are thought to have been discovered.

Learn scientific terms to understand how modern paleontology works
  • Melanosomes: Microscopic structures that help detect color in dinosaurs.

The ultimate reference guide to the prehistoric era, Dinosaurus belongs on every dinosaur buff's bookshelf.
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