Awards

• Short-listed for American Association for the Advancement of Science's (AAAS)'s Science Books & Films Best List 2009

Overview

This is the ultimate, non-technical dino book for dinophiles of all ages, with text and contributions by over 30 of the world's most famous paleontologists. Covers the complete Dinosauria (organized by group), with entries on all 800+ named species of Mesozoic dinosaur. Our plan is to print a relatively small quantity of this book in hardcover in order to get reviews before following-up with a less expensive paperback edition . An award-winning encyclopdia written for young people but perfect for all ages-dubbed the ""Dinosaur Bible"" by enthusiasts! Written by one of the world's foremost experts on dinosaurs, this award-winning title-honored by the National Science Teachers Association and the American Association for the Advancement of Science-is an essential addition to any dinophile's library, regardless of age! Using casual language aimed at non-scientists, it'sa guide to all aspects ofdinosaur science-how we figure out what dinosaurs looked like, how they lived, how they evolved, how they continue to live among us as birds, and much, much more. It also includes brief entries on all 800+ ""named"" species of Mesozoic dinosaurs, as well as sidebars by 33 world-famous paleontologists-among them Robert T. Bakker, Jack Horner, Mark Norell, Scott Sampson, and Philip Currie. With 428-pages of lavish, museum-quality illustrations, and an exhaustive Web site maintained by the author of supplemental chapter updates, this the perfect gift that will educate AND entertain for many, many, MANY hours! (And if that isn't enough, the jacket has a spectacular poster printed on the inside.) ""Written in a casual language both young and adult paleo-nerds will find readable and enjoyable, this volume is seen as the ""Dinosaur Bible"" by many enthusiasts of the subject, for its sheer completeness andscienciness."" -tvtropes online

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"""★ This eye-catching imagination grabber will be enjoyed (on different levels) by dinophiles of all ages."" --School Library Journal ""A rich and informative treatment of everything related to dinosaurs....even the higher-level concepts are presented remarkably clearly."" --Horn Book Review ""A very good bet for favorite 2007 dinosaur book in our PT PIX...truly sets a standard for reference material."" --Prehistoric Times ""Beautifully written and illustrated...this NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book will be valuable in the middle through secondary classrooms."" -- National Science Teacher's Asspciation ""Encyclopaedic in scope and exceeds all expectations. A superior book the young dinosaur lover in your life will cherish."" -- Januarymagazine Online ""Would work beautifully as a gift for a paleontology-minded preteen...or any adults."" -- Wordcandy Online ""Dinosaur fans seeking exhaustive information...need look no farther than Holtz's scientifically oriented but accessible account...an outstanding resource."" --Publishers Weekly ""I am holding a treasure....This is a book that should have pride of place on any bookshelf."" -- Roger Smith, Publisher, Dinosaurnews Online ""This is the most comprehensive, up-to-date dinosaur book for enthusiasts of all ages, professional or non-professional in experience."" -- Dino Russ's Lair ""Anyone with even a passing interest in dinosaurs should not miss this journey into their diverse and strange world. Holtz and his colleagues fill the book with fascinating details ranging from discoveries of new species (e.g., a sauropod, Amphicoelias, with a mass of 18 elephants) to old favorites (e.g., Tyrannosaurus rex, which may have lived and hunted in packs). They cover major and minor groups, predator-prey relations, social interactions within species, habitats and habits, and evolutionary trends. With its conversational tone and Rey's engaging illustrations, the book should appeal to young adults and a general audience alike."" --Science Magazine"

Author Information

DR. THOMAS R. HOLTZ, JR. (self-proclaimed ""King of the Dino Geeks"") is one of the world's leading experts on tyrannosaurs. He is the Faculty Director of the Science & Global Change Program at the University of Maryland in College Park, and a Research Associate in the Department of Paleobiology, Nation Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution. He maintains a Web site of chapter updates to Dinosaurs at geol.umd.edu/-tholtz/dinoappendix. You can also follow him on Twitter @tomholtzpaleo. LUIS V. REY is the winner of the Lazendorf PaleoArt Award-the most prestigious international award recognizing achievement in paleontological scientific illustration.He lives in London, England. You can follow his blog atluisvrey.wordpress.com.

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