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Author | : A. J. Veldmeijer |
Publisher | : Sidestone Press |
Total Pages | : 138 |
Release | : 2012 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9088900930 |
Pterosaurs or flying reptiles were the first vertebrates to evolve flight. These distant relatives of modern reptiles and dinosaurs lived from the Late Triassic (over 200 million years ago) to the end of the Cretaceous (about 65 million years ago) a span of some 135 million years. When they became extinct, no relatives survived them and as a result these prehistoric animals cannot readily be compared with our modern-day fauna. So what do we know of these highly succsessful animals? The present summary answers this and many more questions based on the most recent results of modern scientific research. After a short introduction to palaeontology as a science and its history related to pterosaurs, it explains what pterosaurs were, when and where they lived, and what they looked like. Topics such as disease, injury and reproduction are also discussed. Separated from this text are 'Mark explains' boxes. Each of these explanations puts one specific species in the spotlight and focuses on its lifestyle. They show how diverse pterosaurs were, from small insectivorous animals with a wingspan of nearly 40 centimetres to the biggest flying animals ever to take to the air, with wingspans of over 10 metres and with a way of life comparable to modern-day storks. The text is illustrated with many full colour photographs and beautiful palaeo-art prepared by experts in the field.
Author | : John Pickrell |
Publisher | : Columbia University Press |
Total Pages | : 266 |
Release | : 2014-09-30 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0231171781 |
The discovery of stunning, feathered dinosaur fossils coming out of China since 2006 suggests that these creatures were much more bird-like than paleontologists previously imagined. Further evidenceÑbones, genetics, eggs, behavior, and moreÑdemonstrates a seamless transition from fleet-footed carnivores to the ancestors of modern birds. Mixing colorful portraits with news on the latest fossil findings and interviews with leading paleontologists in the United States, China, Europe, and Australia, award-winning journalist John Pickrell details dinosaursÕ development of flight, which introduced a whole new range of abilities for the animals and helped them survive best out of the thousands of dinosaur species that once populated the Earth. Pickrell also turns his journalistic eye toward the stories behind the discoveries, investigating the role of the Chinese black market in trading fossils, the controversies among various dinosaur hunters, the interference of national governments intent on protecting information, and the race to publish findings first that make this research such a dynamic area of science.
Author | : Gregory S. Paul |
Publisher | : JHU Press |
Total Pages | : 484 |
Release | : 2002-05 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780801867637 |
This book synthesises the growing body of evidence which suggests that modern-day birds have evolved from theropod dinosaurs of prehistoric times. The author argues that the ancestor-descendant relationship can also be reversed.
Author | : John Pickrell |
Publisher | : Columbia University Press |
Total Pages | : 265 |
Release | : 2014-09-16 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0231538782 |
“It will be difficult for any reader to think about dinosaurs—or birds—in the same ways they had before.”—Publishers Weekly The discovery of stunning, feathered dinosaur fossils coming out of China in the twentieth century suggests that these creatures were much more bird-like than paleontologists previously imagined. Further evidence—bones, genetics, eggs, behavior, and more—has shown a seamless transition from fleet-footed carnivores to the ancestors of modern birds. Mixing colorful portraits with news on the latest fossil findings and interviews with leading paleontologists in the United States, China, Europe, and Australia, John Pickrell explains and details dinosaurs’ development of flight. This special capacity introduced a whole new range of abilities for the animals and helped them survive a mass extinction, when thousands of other dinosaur species that once populated Earth did not. Pickrell also turns his journalistic eye toward the stories behind the latest discoveries, investigating the role of the Chinese black market in trading fossils, the controversies among various dinosaur hunters, the interference of national governments intent on protecting scientific information, and the race to publish findings first that make this research such a dynamic area of science. “Fascinating.”
Author | : Don Lessem |
Publisher | : Millbrook Press |
Total Pages | : 40 |
Release | : 2005-01-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9780822514244 |
Examines some of the flying reptiles, including the Pteranodon, Sordes, and Tapejara.
Author | : Thom Holmes |
Publisher | : Enslow Publishing |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Pterosauria |
ISBN | : 9780766020726 |
Provides a glimpse into the lives of the flying reptiles, explaining what they were, what they looked like, where they lived, and explores the latest discoveries from paleontologists.
Author | : John Pickrell |
Publisher | : Columbia University Press |
Total Pages | : 359 |
Release | : 2017-03-28 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0231543395 |
“A tour de force…highlights the odd reptiles that roamed all corners of the earth millions of years ago.”—Sydney Morning Herald From the outback of Australia to the Gobi Desert of Mongolia and the savanna of Madagascar, the award-winning science writer and dinosaur enthusiast John Pickrell embarks on a world tour of new finds, meeting the fossil hunters who work at the frontier of discovery. He reveals the dwarf dinosaurs unearthed by an eccentric Transylvanian baron; an aquatic, crocodile-snouted carnivore bigger than T. rex that once lurked in North African waterways; a Chinese dinosaur with wings like a bat; and a Patagonian sauropod so enormous it weighed more than two commercial jet airliners. Other surprising discoveries hail from Alaska, Siberia, Canada, Burma, and South Africa. Why did dinosaurs grow so huge? How did they spread across the world? Did they all have feathers? What do sauropods have in common with 1950s vacuum cleaners? The stuff of adventure movies and scientific revolutions, Weird Dinosaurs examines the latest breakthroughs and new technologies that are radically transforming our understanding of the distant past. “This history of the discovery of some of the most outlandish creatures that ever lived, and the excitement of paleontological research, will be sure to both entertain and instruct.”—Spencer Lucas, author of Dinosaurs: The Textbook, Sixth Edition “Fascinating.... Readers learn of beautiful opalised dinosaur bones from Australia and a crested dinosaur found approximately 13,000 feet up Antarctica's Mt. Kirkpatrick, demonstrating that dinosaurs were widely distributed across the globe.”—Publishers Weekly
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Publisher | : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
Total Pages | : 34 |
Release | : 2010-01-15 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1448803004 |
This book will teach kids how to render three flying dinosaurs by following step-by-step instructions. Students are taught how to draw the huge wingspan of Pteranodon, the feathered body of Archaeopteryx, and the razor-sharp teeth of Tropeognathus.
Author | : Patricia J. Wynne |
Publisher | : Courier Dover Publications |
Total Pages | : 35 |
Release | : 2016-05-18 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 048681193X |
Newly discovered remains of prehistoric creatures inspired these 30 illustrations of flying reptiles and birds. Captions describe feathering patterns, incubation periods, and nesting habits.
Author | : Sam Ita |
Publisher | : Tuttle Publishing |
Total Pages | : 52 |
Release | : 2023-09-19 |
Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | : 1462923704 |
This origami instruction booklet will provide hours of fun and excitement for the whole family! Learn how to create 36 exciting paper airplane dinosaurs with expert guidance. The airplanes range from simple models that can be folded up in a few minutes to slightly more complex ones with superior aerodynamics. Most of your favorite dinosaurs are included here: Stegosaurus—whose thick, bony plates double as wing stabilizers Velociraptor—a clever nose-lock dart that's designed for speed in flight! Tyrannosaurus Rex—whose muscular jaws provide ballast at the front of the plane Plesiosaurus—with a long, fuselage-like neck which is surprisingly stealthy in the air And many other impressive flying dinosaur airplanes! The full-color, step-by-step instructions in the instruction book are very easy to follow and flying tips are also included to help you coax the best performance from each model. Paper airplanes have never looked this good!