Dinosaurs: Supplement 1: The Encyclopedia (Dinosaurs: The Encyclopedia): The Encyclopedia, Supplement 1: 2 - Hardcover

Donald F. Glut

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9780786405916: Dinosaurs: Supplement 1: The Encyclopedia (Dinosaurs: The Encyclopedia): The Encyclopedia, Supplement 1: 2

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ISBN 10: 0786405910 ISBN 13: 9780786405916

Publisher: McFarland & Co, 1999

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This is the first supplement to the encyclopaedia that was named an ALA Outstanding Reference Book. This work maintains the arrangement of the primary volume and is up to date late into 1998. It includes over a dozen new dinosaur genera and even more new species and new life restorations. Section One provides introductory text on subtopics such as ""The Mesozoic Era"", ""Ectothermy Versus Endothermy"", and ""Dinosaur Extinctions"". Section Two continues the workable ordering of dinosaur systematics. Section Three continues the alphabetical compilation of new dinosaur genera, and the last section continues the detailing of doubtful genera that have appeared in the palaeontological literature.

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"highly recommended"--Choice; "extensive...recommended"--Booklist; "a welcome resource for all libraries and individuals...useful and informative...superb supplementary volume[s]...extensive bibliography...recommended"--ARBA; "updates the comprehensive coverage available in the parent volume. Libraries that already own the original Encyclopedia will definitely want a copy of the supplement"--Against the Grain; "the most comprehensive overview of dinosaurs ever attempted...incredible...an indispensable resource"--Priscum; "crammed with information"--Dinosaur Society; "has an introduction that's a superlative overview of controversial topics within paleontology...a must have item for anyone...a welcome and scholarly respite"--Discovery Channel; "massive...numerous references support the text. The comprehensive bibliography is an invaluable addition to this scholarly treatise of late millennial Dinosauria. In order to stay current...you'll absolutely need this book. Like the predecessor, this volume is a 'must'"--Dinosaur World; "full of wonderful old and new illustrations and oversize drawings for easy comparative viewing"--Journal of Amateur Paleontology; "covers new specimens of known dinosaurs"--College and Research Libraries; "includes new dinosaurian genera, new species and new life restorations"--Media & Methods.

About the Author:

Donald F. Glut is a prolific book and article writer, and movie producer-director. He is the president of Frontline Entertainment and lives in Burbank, California.

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