The Ultimate Dinosaur Book Book

Dinosaur remains were first identified some 170 years ago, but there is still much to find out about these extraordinary prehistoric creatures. the Ultimate Dinosaur Book will appeal to all ages: its evocative text and more than 500 magnificent color illustrations reveal dinosaurs and their world as never before.

Stories of Life and Death: Author David Lambert provides fascinating insight into how dinosaurs lived and died, including an explanation of various theories of extinction. The introductory section is a dramatically illustrated, concise exploration of every aspect of dinosaur anatomy and behavior, from body structure to breeding, from fighting to feeding.

The Diversity of Dinosaurs: At the core of The Ultimate Dinosaur Book are 55 superbly detailed, full-color dinosaur profiles. Every major group is represented, from four-story-high brachiosaurids to chicken-sized compsognathids. Lifelike models, illustrations, and specially commissioned photographs of fossilized remains are annotated to emphasize important features.

A to Z of All Known Dinosaurs: The final section is a brief guide to every known dinosaur type, including the pronunciation and meaning of dinosaur names, what different dinosaurs looked like, when and where they lived, and how they are classified. Lavishly illustrated, comprehensive and featuring the world's best dinosaur specimens, The Ultimate Dinosaur Book is the one-volume reference every dinosaur lover will have to have.

Based on cutting-edge science, dinosaurs are revealed, as never before, in specially commissioned photographs and illustrations that highlight the latest paleontological insights into dinosaur posture and gait, musculature and internal organs, behavior, and the reasons for extinction.