Overview

This reference work is the third supplement to Dinosaurs: The Encyclopedia (a 1998 American Library Association Outstanding Reference Book) and follows the intent and format of the encyclopedia and the first two supplements (""superb...the scope is phenomenal"" - ARBA; ""recommended"" - Booklist/RBB). This continuation of what is now the standard encyclopedia provides up-to-date concepts, based on the latest original research of paleontologists, on such topics as the Mesozoic Era; new discoveries, ideas and studies; ectothermy versus endothermy; dinosaurs and birds; dinosaur extinctions; dinosaurian systematics; dinosaurian genera; nomina nuda and excluded genera; and an appendix discussing dinosaur tracks and eggs.

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9780786415182

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Reviews

highly recommended --<i>Choice</i>; extensive...recommended --<i>Booklist</i>; a welcome resource for all libraries and individuals...useful and informative...superb supplementary volume[s]...extensive bibliography...recommended --<i>ARBA</i>; handy reference tool --<i>SciTech Book News</i>; just as wonderful as the previous three...the most up-to-date info...there has never been a series of books more essential...easy to read and understand...a must --<i>Prehistoric Times</i>; organized...you really get a ton of information...as always, Don's volume captures a wealth of information...rigorously-thorough --<i>Fossil News.</i>

Author Information

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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