About this science book
Dinosaurus : the Complete Guide to Dinosaurs by Parker, Steve, 1952- is a science book available to read on EtoBox.
<p>A comprehensive encyclopedia of dinosaurs, including the latest scientific knowledge and fossil discoveries.</p> <h3>Rollie Welch - VOYA</h3> <p>Weighing in with a hefty number of pages, this single volume is promoted as a complete guide, and perhaps it is just that. Providing more in-depth information than average dinosaur texts, this work is intended for advanced secondary students. The arrangement of chapters such as Great Predators, Boneheads, and Horned Dinosaurs makes locating specific dinosaurs a hit-or-miss adventure without using the table of contents or index. Once a certain species is located, abundant information is available, including a half page of text, a picture, and a Dino Factfile listing the dinosaur's name, the meaning of the name, pronunciation, the animal's diet, and its estimated length and weight. What separates this book from other dinosaur guides are sections that dispel dinosaur myths, explain the question of mass extinction, and outline the evolutionary process, including human development. The easy-to-use time line alleviates students' frustration of trying to organize pre-recorded history. Young adult librarians are sure to welcome any additional s
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Parker, Steve, 1952-
- Publisher
- Toronto, Ont. ; Buffalo, N.Y.: Firefly Books
- Published
- 2003
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781552977729
- Category
- science
- Subjects
- Fiction, Reference, Science
- Rating
- 4.2 / 5 (67 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14