Available for the first time in paperback, this superb encyclopedia is packed with information presented in a cutting-edge style that will appeal to today’s web-literate readers. Organized by the order of the dinosaurs’ appearance in geologic time, with explanations of each species’ anatomy, appearance, and behavior, as well as photographs of digs and major finds from all over the world, this is a one-stop reference that’s a must-have for any home or classroom where dino lovers roam.
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If you could only have one book of facts on this animal, The Kingfisher Dinosaur Encyclopedia would be the one to own. . . . [P]acked with interesting facts and the illustrations and photos invite the reader to peruse each page.
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Not only will The Kingfisher Dinosaur Encyclopedia satisfy the child’s desire for more concrete and detailed information about all things dinosaur. It also offers pictures and illustrations that are more in tune with actually “studying” the topic. . . . Affordable and filled with fascinating information, this is a book that young readers will love poring over in their spare time. It will also come in handy for research projects.
Publishers Weekly
This thorough, fact-filled dinoasur encyclopedia contains full-color digital images of dinosaurs, in order of their appearance through geological time, from the "first animal to have most of the characteristics of a dinosaur" (Herrerasaurus) through some of the last species to roam the earth, including Triceratops and Ankylosaurus. Profiles offer descriptions of various species' anatomy and speculations on issues like mobility, diet, and predation. Easy-to-read time lines and charts discuss the origins of and extinctions of species, while abundant photographs of skeletons, dig sites, and paleontologists at work integrate relevance and texture. The book's expansive scope and visually stimulating format should spark readers' curiosity while engaging imaginations. Ages 8-up.
NSTA Recommends
This all-encompassing dinosaur encyclopedia contains many unique and fascinating dinosaur facts. Each and every chapter is a page turner as the book travels through time from the rise of the very first dinosaurs to the behemoths of the Jurassic Period.
Library Media Connection
Unlike a traditional encyclopedia, this volume is organized into five chronological sections, from the time period of the first dinosaurs through the last dinosaurs of the Late Cretaceous period. . . . The visual appeal of the book will catch the eye of many readers and will be popular choice for research and enjoyment. Even if your library has numerous dinosaur resources, this is a welcome addition to any collection.
About the Author
Professor Mike Benton is Professor of Vertebrate Palaeontology at the University of Bristol. He is an expert on the evolution of dinosaurs, and is currently investigating mass extinctions, for which he is conducting fieldwork in Russia. He has written many acclaimed books on dinosaurs and early life on Earth, for both children and adults.
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Current Dino Science with Brilliant Artwork
Feb 10 2012
By Matthew H Camp
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Kingfisher Dinosaur Encyclopedia brings readers up to date on many current developments in dino science. Lavishly filled with photographs and paintings, and easily-read charts, it is a visual feast worthy of a hungry Allosaurus.
One of the best features: a focus on certain regions of dino discoveries. You will visit specific digs, sites in England, Portugal, and China, that yielded new discoveries in the last 10 to 20 years and pushed dino science forward. Many books lack this regional organization, making this one special. You get a picture of each unique biome certain dinos inhabited, where some books simply list dinos alphabetically or historically. The grouping also gives the writers a chance to share about current leaders in the field in these countries.
Kingfisher breaks up its pages into small blocks of text that the reader can take one at a time, or in chunks. Like any Megalosaurus could tell you, it's easier to digest things when you break them into smaller peices first! This makes the book entertaining and light, but by no means insubstantial. A reader can simply enjoy highlights, or dig deeper.
From the 2000 specimens of a single Cretaceous bird unearthed in China, to the confident resolution of an old myth about Oviraptors, to the solid presentation of the meteorite impact site, Kingfisher gives new dino fans a great introduction, and updates us old dino fans about several solved mysteries.
Criticisms? Calling the book an Encyclopedia may be stretching it. It is not an exhaustive tome of the history of paleontology, or dino physiology, or even a complete list of all known species. I have several "encyclopedias" and scientific texts that are more intensive. They're also a lot harder to read! So, although I wouldn't call it an encyclopedia, it's a worthy and exciting book.
The one missing bone in this skeleton is a pronunication key. Dino books lately have thrown this idea away, and Kingfisher's isn't the only culprit. Some help pronouncing the latest Chinese dinos would really help us read this out loud!
Glad to have this on my shelf with the other great dino books. Recommended for all ages, young and old.
One of the best features: a focus on certain regions of dino discoveries. You will visit specific digs, sites in England, Portugal, and China, that yielded new discoveries in the last 10 to 20 years and pushed dino science forward. Many books lack this regional organization, making this one special. You get a picture of each unique biome certain dinos inhabited, where some books simply list dinos alphabetically or historically. The grouping also gives the writers a chance to share about current leaders in the field in these countries.
Kingfisher breaks up its pages into small blocks of text that the reader can take one at a time, or in chunks. Like any Megalosaurus could tell you, it's easier to digest things when you break them into smaller peices first! This makes the book entertaining and light, but by no means insubstantial. A reader can simply enjoy highlights, or dig deeper.
From the 2000 specimens of a single Cretaceous bird unearthed in China, to the confident resolution of an old myth about Oviraptors, to the solid presentation of the meteorite impact site, Kingfisher gives new dino fans a great introduction, and updates us old dino fans about several solved mysteries.
Criticisms? Calling the book an Encyclopedia may be stretching it. It is not an exhaustive tome of the history of paleontology, or dino physiology, or even a complete list of all known species. I have several "encyclopedias" and scientific texts that are more intensive. They're also a lot harder to read! So, although I wouldn't call it an encyclopedia, it's a worthy and exciting book.
The one missing bone in this skeleton is a pronunication key. Dino books lately have thrown this idea away, and Kingfisher's isn't the only culprit. Some help pronouncing the latest Chinese dinos would really help us read this out loud!
Glad to have this on my shelf with the other great dino books. Recommended for all ages, young and old.
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I bought t to share with a friend. We spent many nights reading and looking at pictures. You are never too old to do that! Book arrived n a timely fashion and was as described.
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