Kings of creation: how a new breed of scientists is revolutionizing our understanding of dinosaursHalf of all known dinosaur species have been discovered in only the past two decades, thanks to a young generation of paleontologists who are reinvigorating the field of dinosaur studies. In Dinosaurs Rediscovered, science journalist Don Lessem describes these adventurous scientists and their remarkable finds. Photos and line drawings throughout. |
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Contents
The Truth About Dinosaurs | 15 |
Glossary of Essential Terms | 23 |
Approaching the Dinosaur Frontier | 27 |
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| Title | Kings of creation: how a new breed of scientists is revolutionizing our understanding of dinosaurs |
| Author | Don Lessem |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster, 1992 |
| ISBN | 0671734911, 9780671734916 |
| Length | 367 pages |
| Subjects | › › Nature / Animals / Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures Science / General |
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