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Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs | 
| Creators: Philip J. Currie, Kevin Padian
Publisher: Academic Press
Category: Book
List Price: $148.00
Buy Used: $28.10
You Save: $119.90 (81%)
Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 412631
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Pages: 869
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.4
Dimensions (in): 11.2 x 8.7 x 1.7
ISBN: 0122268105
Dewey Decimal Number: 567.903
EAN: 9780122268106
ASIN: 0122268105
Publication Date: October 1, 1997
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Condition: Crisp and Clean. Few small chips to dust jacket otherwise unmarked. Every book is packaged carefully and shipped promptly WITH CONFIRMATION. Thank you for your interest
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Product Description
This book is the most authoritative encyclopedia ever prepared on dinosaurs and dinosaur science. In addition to entries on specific animals such as Tyrannosaurus, Triceratops, and Velociraptor, the Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs covers reproduction, behavior, physiology, and extinction. The book is generously illustrated with many detailed drawings and photographs, and includes color pictures and illustrations that feature interpretations of the best known and most important animals. All alphabetical entries are cross-referenced internally, as well as at the end of each entry. The Encyclopedia includes up-to-date references that encourage the reader to investigate personal interests.
Key Features
AA€A The most authoritative encyclopedia ever prepared on dinosaurs
AA€A Includes many detailed drawings, photographs and illustrations in both color and black-and-white
AA€A Contains comprehensively cross-referenced alphabetical entries with internal references, as well as references at the conclusion of each entry
AA€A Provides in-depth references, allowing readers to pursue independent interests
AA€A Includes sixteen plates and 35 color illustrations
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Great book to have if you want to read serious stuff on dinosaurs June 22, 2008
neoninfusion (Sydney, NSW Australia)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
See all my dinosaur book reviews.
This is an excellent resource for those interested in the weightier matters of dinosaurs. Over 800 pages with over 100 authors, Currie's compilation is still current in 2008.
Set out in encyclopedic fashion, each letter-section has been devoted to a range of topics; not just species of dinosaur. For example, under 'T' the chapters are Taphonomy, Teeth and Jaws, Tendaguru, Tetanurae, Thecodontia, Therizinosauria, Theropoda, Thyreophora, Tooth Marks, Tooth Replacement Patterns, Tooth Serrations in Carnivorous Dinosaurs, Tooth Wear, Trace Fossils, Triassic Period, Troodontidae, Trophic Groups, Trossingen, Two Medicine Formation, Tyrannosauridae.
The chapters on dinosaurs are of the genus, not individual species. This is quite different than most other dinosaur books; which is quite refreshing. After reading mostly about individual dinosaurs in books that have fantastic diagrams or paintings, it is nice to have them compared as a genus in a scientific way without the influence of an artist. For example, the chapter on Tyrannosauridae covers 3 pages with only 2 sketches, one of a Tyrannosaurus skeleton, the other of a labelled skull of a Gorgosaurus. Instead of relying on a bevy of flashy pictures that distract the reader from average writing, the discussion centres on the characteristics of the group as a whole and how they differ from Allosauridae and other therapods in anatomical structure - and what these adaptations mean when constructing a working dinosaur. From the skull to the forearms to feet, the exposition is very thorough. One interesting comparison was made between the length of the neck of Tyrannosaurs, Allosaurs and Ceolophysis as a way to distinguish them.
What impresses me most is the balanced discussion. If there is agreement between experts, this is stated. Also, there is no speculation which leads to something dogmatic - like feathers, but rather, differing viewpoints of scientists working in the field.
I'm very impressed with this book. I have a science degree and the interest to appreciate it. However, it does have a reasonably high level of science - especially technical terms, which renders it unsuitable for under 17/18's who don't have a serious interest in the science of dinosaurs. It also doesn't have many pictures - only 4 lots of colour plates, and even these are not dinosaur art.
It is a great book to have if you want to read serious stuff on dinosaurs.
Congratulations - Excellent February 8, 2007
Luis Augusto Lopes (Brazil)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Thanks for your product - it's too much good!
It's satisfy my better expectatives...
Have a good day...
Great Book April 12, 2002
Wilson (Eden Prairie, MN USA)
7 out of 11 found this review helpful
This is a great book, considering how huge it is. Being written in 1998, this book has all the current knowledge. There's more info on the actual era and the technical asspects of dinosaurs than the actual dinosaurs. Despite the price, this book is worth it.
Questions about dinosaurs that go deeper than the surface? April 15, 2001
Bronson Barton (Panguitch, UT USA)
17 out of 18 found this review helpful
If so, then this is the book for you! The Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs is a wonderful, up-to-date book that covers most, if not all, topics concerned with dinosaurs. Well put-together, beautifully illustrated, and written by today's top paleontologists, the Encyclopedia is well worth the price. Although it doesn't get too technical, this book is not for the uninformed. A must have for any serious dino-enthusiast - believe me, it will answer your questions, and lead you to ask more! 5 stars may not be enough for this one! (Plus it's massive enough to knock some sense into the not-so-dino-loving loved one or associate in your life!)
This definitely belongs on the shelf of any dino-lover. January 24, 1999
Jordan Mallon (j_mallon@hotmail.com) (Canada)
29 out of 31 found this review helpful
When I first received this book for Christmas, I was shocked! The book was the size and weight of a telephone book! It's packed with skeletal drawings, cladograms, paintings... You name it, it's in the text.
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