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Glorified Dinosaurs
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Author : Luis M. Chiappe
language : en
Publisher: UNSW Press
Release Date : 2007
Glorified Dinosaurs written by Luis M. Chiappe and has been published by UNSW Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Birds categories.
It has been established beyond doubt that birds evolved from dinosaurs, with an unparalleled rate of discoveries of early birds and their dinosaurian predecessors. This book provides a summary of these discoveries and a discussion of how modern birds evolved from fearsome meat-eating dinosaurs akin to the celebrated Velociraptor.
The Glorified Dinosaurs
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Author : Luis Chiappe
language : en
Publisher: Wiley-Liss
Release Date : 2007-03
The Glorified Dinosaurs written by Luis Chiappe and has been published by Wiley-Liss this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-03 with Science categories.
The last few years have witnessed an unparalleled rate of discoveries of early birds and their dinosaurian predecessors. Written by a recognised authority in the field, Glorified Dinosaurs: The Origin and Early Evolution of Birds provides a comprehensive summary of these discoveries and addresses the fascinating topic of how modern birds evolved from fearsome dinosaurs akin to the celebrated Velociraptor. The book focuses on an evolutionary approach and presents current research and fossil discoveries. The title includes coloured photographs of fossils and fossil localities, many of which have been rarely reproduced elsewhere. Glorified Dinosaurs: The Origin and Early Evolution of Birds is an invaluable resource for every palaeontologist, ornithologist, evolutionary biologist, geology and life sciences student. It is also an exciting reading for people interested in dinosaurs and avian evolution and for all those with a general interests in the topic.
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Author : Luis M. Chiappe
language : en
Publisher: Wiley-Liss
Release Date : 2007-02-02
Glorified Dinosaurs written by Luis M. Chiappe and has been published by Wiley-Liss this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-02-02 with Nature categories.
Describes discoveries of early birds and bird ancestors and discusses the evolution of modern birds from dinosaurs.
Birds Of Stone
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Author : Luis M. Chiappe
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2016-11
Birds Of Stone written by Luis M. Chiappe and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11 with Nature categories.
Captivating photographs of the world’s most detailed bird fossils illuminate the early diversity of avifauna. When fossils of birds from China’s Jehol region first appeared in scientific circles, the world took notice. These Mesozoic masterpieces are between 120 and 131 million years old and reveal incredible details that capture the diversity of ancient bird life. Paleontologists all over the world began to collaborate with Chinese colleagues as new and wondrous fossil-related discoveries became regular events. The pages of National Geographic and major scientific journals described the intricate views of feathers as well as food still visible in the guts of these ancient birds. Now, for the first time, a sweeping collection of the most interesting of Jehol’s avian fossils is on display in this beautiful book. Birds of Stone makes visible the unexpected avian diversity that blanketed the earth just a short time (geologically speaking) after a dinosaur lineage gave rise to the first birds. Our visual journey through these fossils is guided by Luis M. Chiappe, a world expert on early birds, and Meng Qingjin, a leading figure in China's natural history museum community. Together, they help us understand the "meaning" of each fossil by providing straightforward narratives that accompany the full-page photographs of the Jehol discoveries. Anyone interested in the history of life—from paleontologists to inquisitive birders—will find Birds of Stone an irresistible feast for the eyes and mind.
Dinosaurs
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Author : Spencer G. Lucas
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2016-06-07
Dinosaurs written by Spencer G. Lucas and has been published by Columbia University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-07 with Nature categories.
Geared towards a broad variety of students, Dinosaurs: The Textbook, sixth edition, is a concise and lucid presentation of the biological and geological concepts of dinosaur science. It clarifies the evolution, phylogeny, and classification of the various species while modeling the best approach for navigating new and existing research. Revised to reflect recent fossil discoveries and the current consensus on dinosaur science, this text moves through the major taxonomic groups—including theropods, sauropodomorphs, ornithopods, ceratopsians, pachycephalosaurs, stegosaurs, and ankylosaurs—and concludes with updated chapters on the behavior and extinction of the dinosaurs, their biological relationship to birds, and their representation (or misrepresentation) in art, literature, film, and other forms of popular culture. The sixth edition represents a major revision of the leading text for an introductory course on dinosaurs, including comprehensive updates based on the latest scientific discoveries, research, and literature. With an extensive art program revised by leading paleoartists that features cutting-edge illustrations, it is a complete reader-friendly pedagogical package with extensive end-of-chapter summary tools, review questions, a detailed glossary, a dinosaur dictionary, and a comprehensive index. Please visit our supplemental materials page (https://cup.columbia.edu/extras/supplement/dinosaurs-the-textbook-sixth-edition) to find study and teaching aides for both students and teachers using Dinosaurs: The Textbook, sixth edition in class.
Feathered Dinosaurs
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Author : John A. Long
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2008
Feathered Dinosaurs written by John A. Long and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Nature categories.
A stunning visual record of feathered dinosaurs illuminates the evolutionary march from these extraordinary prehistoric creatures through to the first true flying birds and includes an engaging companion text that places these feathered dinosaurs within the larger family of dinosaurs.
Dinosaurs
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Author : Mary Higby Schweitzer
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2020-11-17
Dinosaurs written by Mary Higby Schweitzer and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-17 with Nature categories.
This textbook introduces research on dinosaurs by describing the science behind how we know what we know about dinosaurs. A wide range of topics is covered, from fossils and taphonomy to dinosaur physiology, evolution, and extinction. In addition, sedimentology, paleo-tectonics, and non-dinosaurian Mesozoic life are discussed. There is a special opportunity to capitalize on the enthusiasm for dinosaurs that students bring to classrooms to foster a deeper engagement in all sciences. Students are encouraged to synthesize information, employ critical thinking, construct hypotheses, devise methods to test these hypotheses, and come to new defensible conclusions, just as paleontologists do. Key Features Clear and easy to read dinosaur text with well-defined terminology Over 600 images and diagrams to illustrate concepts and aid learning Reading objectives for each chapter section to guide conceptual learning and encourage active reading Companion website (teachingdinosaurs.com) that includes supporting materials such as in-class activities, question banks, lists of suggested specimens, and more to encourage student participation and active learning Ending each chapter with a specific "What We Don’t Know" section to encourage student curiosity Related Titles Singer, R. Encyclopedia of Paleontology (ISBN 978-1-884964-96-1) Fiorillo, A. R. Alaska Dinosaurs: An Ancient Arctic World (ISBN 978-1-138-06087-6) Caldwell, M. W. The Origin of Snakes: Morphology and the Fossil Record (ISBN 978-1-4822-5134-0)
Dinosaurs Ever Evolving
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Author : Allen A. Debus
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2016-06-07
Dinosaurs Ever Evolving written by Allen A. Debus and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-07 with Nature categories.
From their discovery in the 19th century to the dawn of the Nuclear Age, dinosaurs were seen in popular culture as ambassadors of the geological past and as icons of the "life through time" narrative of evolution. They took on a more foreboding character during the Cold War, serving as a warning to mankind with the advent of the hydrogen bomb. As fears of human extinction escalated during the ecological movement of the 1970s, dinosaurs communicated their metaphorical message of extinction, urging us from our destructive path. Using an eclectic variety of examples, this book outlines the three-fold "evolution" of dinosaurs and other prehistoric monsters in pop culture, from their poorly understood beginnings to the 21st century.
Reimagining Dinosaurs In Late Victorian And Edwardian Literature
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Author : Richard Fallon
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2021-11-04
Reimagining Dinosaurs In Late Victorian And Edwardian Literature written by Richard Fallon and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-04 with Literary Criticism categories.
Reimagining Dinosaurs argues that transatlantic popular literature was critical for transforming the dinosaur into a cultural icon between 1880 and 1920
Riddle Of The Feathered Dragons
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Author : Alan Feduccia
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 2012-01-01
Riddle Of The Feathered Dragons written by Alan Feduccia and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-01-01 with Nature categories.
"Inspired by the spectacular discoveries of the past two decades from the Age of Reptiles in China, Riddle of the Feathered Dragons explores how these miraculous fossils have transformed the contentious arena of bird and dinosaur evolution. Aside from being the most comprehensive discussion of these avian and associated discoveries, the author delves into the world of investigative journalism to expose the darker side of the world of fossil birds and dinosaurs. The book exposes the massive unfounded speculation that has characterized the field of vertebrate paleontology and published extensively in the world's most prestigious journals, including everything from supposed dinosaur protein to so-called feathered dinosaurs. The book questions the validity of the foundational tenets of the now "unquestionable orthodoxy" of bird and dinosaur evolution, including bird origins, feathered dinosaurs, flight origin from the ground-up and hot-blooded dinosaurs and their proteins. It exposes how speculation has gone far beyond the ability of the currently available evidence to yield answers. The author concludes that birds are best defined by a more traditional definition of the possession of feathers and avian flight architecture, that the so-called "feathered dinosaurs" are most likely derived avians, and that flight clearly originated from the trees-down, from ancestors that antedated the dinosaurs, rather than a direct linear descent"--