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Sauropod Dinosaurs: Life in the Age of Giants

Contributor(s): Hallett, Mark (Author), Wedel, Mathew J (Author)

ISBN: 9781421420288

Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press

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Pub Date: November 1, 2016

Dewey: 567.913

LCCN: 2015956754

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Price on Product

Target Age Group: 18 to UP

Physical Info: 1.00" H x 11.20" L x 9.30" W ( 3.40 lbs) 336 pages

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Description: Anyone with a passion for dinosaurs or prehistoric life will cherish this once-in-a-generation masterpiece.The book includes the following features: Over 200 full-color illustrations More than 100 color photographs from museums, field sites, and collections around the world Thoughtfully placed drawings and charts Clearly written text reviewed by major sauropod researchers Descriptions of the latest sauropod concepts and discoveries A field guide to major groups of sauropods Detailed skeletal reconstructions and anatomical restorations A comprehensive glossary

Brief description: Naturalist Mark Hallett's art and writing has appeared in Life, Smithsonian Magazine, and National Geographic. An artistic consultant for Jurassic Park and Dinosaur, he has created dinosaur art and models for the Walt Disney Company and Universal Studios.

Review Quotes: . . . the book is exceedingly well written--the text is captivating, without resorting to hyperbole or oversimplification. Recommended.
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