The only book available that examines one of the great mysteries of evolution-the origins of flight in the animal kingdom and the controversial link between dinosaurs and birds. Did the great reptiles die out 65 million years ago, or were they well on their way to evolving into the creatures we know as birds?
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condition: Good. The only book available that examines one of the great mysteries of evolution -- the origins of flight in the animal kingdom and the controversial link between dinosaurs and birds. Did the great reptiles die out 65 million years ago, or were they well on their way to evolving into the creatures we know as birds? World-renowned paleontologist Philip J. Currie examines the evidence and arrives at some startling conclusions. Features some of the most bizarre species of birds to have ever evolved, including giant flyers with 24-foot wingspans and ground-dwellers weighing over 400 pounds. The author, recognized as the world's leading expert on predatory dinosaurs, has been featured numerous times in television series such as PBS's Nova and in Walter Cronkite's Dinosaurs. Seller Inventory # 00091714854
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0889950784I4N00
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0889950784I4N00
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0889950784I5N10
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condition: Good. The only book available that examines one of the great mysteries of evolution -- the origins of flight in the animal kingdom and the controversial link between dinosaurs and birds. Did the great reptiles die out 65 million years ago, or were they well on their way to evolving into the creatures we know as birds? World-renowned paleontologist Philip J. Currie examines the evidence and arrives at some startling conclusions. Features some of the most bizarre species of birds to have ever evolved, including giant flyers with 24-foot wingspans and ground-dwellers weighing over 400 pounds. The author, recognized as the world's leading expert on predatory dinosaurs, has been featured numerous times in television series such as PBS's Nova and in Walter Cronkite's Dinosaurs. Seller Inventory # CIN0889950784G
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Seller Inventory # Q14H-00834
Seller: Visible Voice Books, Cleveland, OH, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Discovery Books September 2002 8vo. 160 pages. white cloth boards. clean, tight copy. VG+. Seller Inventory # 165545
Seller: Yesterday's Muse, ABAA, ILAB, IOBA, Webster, NY, U.S.A.
Large Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Signed Copy. First edition. Signed by author with inscription: "To D. Jefflyn Priest with my best wishes." An excellent copy. 1991 Large Hardcover. 160 pp. The only book available that examines one of the great mysteries of evolution the origins of flight in the animal kingdom and the controversial link between dinosaurs and birds. Did the great reptiles die out 65 million years ago, or were they well on their way to evolving into the creatures we know as birds? World-renowned paleontologist Philip J. Currie examines the evidence and arrives at some startling conclusions. Features some of the most bizarre species of birds to have ever evolved, including giant flyers with 24-foot wingspans and ground-dwellers weighing over 400 pounds. The author, recognized as the world's leading expert on predatory dinosaurs, has been featured numerous times in television series such as PBS's Nova and in Walter Cronkite's Dinosaurs. Signed by author. Seller Inventory # 2321350
Seller: Russell Books, Victoria, BC, Canada
Condition: Good. The Flying Dinosaurs : the Illustrated Guide to th. Seller Inventory # FORT875476
Seller: Riverow Bookshop, Owego, NY, U.S.A.
Hardcover w/DJ. Condition: Very Good/Very Good. Color Plates; B&W/Color Illus. (illustrator). Canada: Red Deer College Press. Very Good/Very Good. 1991. Hardcover w/DJ. Inscribed by author (Philip Currie) to artist Al Williamson (see photo) . 4to., 160pp., Dust jacket light shelf wear on edges otherwise very good; cover very good; pages clean and unmarked; inscribed by author, Philip Currie, to artist Al Williamson (see photo). . Seller Inventory # BOOKS337177