The mighty dinosaurs were the dominant life form on earth for millions
of years. But catastrophe awaited. In what amounts to a geological blink
of an eye, the dinosaurs disappeared. This fun-filled fact-book takes
you deep into the world of dinosaurs!
From Tyrannosaurs to Stegosaurs, The Handy Dinosaur Answer Book
profiles numerous species, chronicling their time on Earth and exploring
their roles in archaeological expeditions and museums today. It covers
the latest, greatest findings along with the accompanying shifts in
dinosaur theory. Because of recent discoveries, there are some great
debates: Are birds really dinosaurs? Were any dinosaurs warm blooded?
What caused their extinction? Unearth answers to over 800 commonly asked
(and just plain interesting) dinosaur questions such as . . .
What is a dinosaur?
Where are extremely large dinosaur bones being found and why?
Did dinosaurs get blown away by hurricanes?
Did some dinosaurs have self-sharpening teeth?
Which dinosaur had the longest neck of any animal known?
Did dinosaurs travel in herds?
What dinosaurs are thought to have evolved into birds?
Do dinosaur bones ever get "rearranged" after they are placed on
display?
Where and what is the Dinosaur Freeway?
From the earth's beginnings through the Triassic, Jurassic and
Cretaceous periods to today's latest scientific discoveries and
discovery-laden sites, The Handy Dinosaur Answer Book provides
hundreds of intriguing dinosaur facts. With numerous photos and
illustrations, this tome is richly illustrated, and its helpful
bibliography and extensive index add to its usefulness. It's a perfect
reference to help make sense of 65-million-year-old mysteries!
