Introduction to the Study of Dinosaurs
eBook - PDF

Introduction to the Study of Dinosaurs

  1. 576 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Introduction to the Study of Dinosaurs

About this book

This highly accessible introduction to dinosaurs places scientific method at the crux of the studies, teaching students about scientific research and principles as they learn about dinosaurs.

Now in its second edition, the text includes updates on recent finds, increased coverage of evolution and physiology, and an expanded and improved illustration program.

  • Balances scientific rigour with real world examples.
  • This new edition includes updates on recent finds and an increased coverage of evolution and physiology.
  • Also features end of chapter discussion questions, easy reference glossary, new references at the end of each chapter, and high-quality, full color figures and photographs throughout.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Preface
  6. Timeline
  7. Abbreviations
  8. Chapter 1: Defining Dinosaurs
  9. Chapter 2: Overview of Scientific Methods
  10. Chapter 3: History of Dinosaur Studies
  11. Chapter 4: Paleontology and Geology as Sciences
  12. Chapter 5: Dinosaur Anatomy and Classification
  13. Chapter 6: Introduction to Dinosaur Evolution
  14. Chapter 7: Dinosaur Taphonomy
  15. Chapter 8: Dinosaur Physiology
  16. Chapter 9: Theropoda
  17. Chapter 10: Sauropodomorpha
  18. Chapter 11: Ornithopoda
  19. Chapter 12: Thyreophora
  20. Chapter 13: Marginocephalia
  21. Chapter 14: Dinosaur Ichnology
  22. Chapter 15: Birds as Modern Dinosaurs
  23. Chapter 16: Dinosaur Extinctions
  24. Glossary
  25. Index