The Dinosaur Encyclopedia [Paperback]

Michael Benton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 15, 1984 | Age Level: 3 and up

Explore the fascinating prehistoric world of the dinosaur with this fully illustrated guide to over 130 dinosaurs. Each description includes clear, up-to-date notes on where, how, and when the animal lived, a precise and colorful illustration, and a complete description of its size, diet, habits, and ecological significance.

Also include as special features of this unique pocket reference are:
An extensive time chart
A list of museums and sites to visit around the world
Projects and hints on how to further your interest in dinosaurs
And a comprehensive glossary and index.

Everything a dinosaur lover wants and needs, in a handy, take-along pocket size for home and school use!

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Simon Pulse (October 15, 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671510460
• ISBN-13: 978-0671510466
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 4.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,079,141 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars needs some updating, April 22, 2000

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This review is from: The Dinosaur Encyclopedia (Paperback)

This book is 16 years old and needs some updating but it also contains a large amount of valid and valuable stuff. It is interesting to compare it with newer books about dinosaurs and see how much more we know about our reptilian predecessors than in 1984. Dino fans, give this one a chance!

3 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars UGHHH!, June 21, 2000

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This review is from: The Dinosaur Encyclopedia (Paperback)

This book is good for one so out of date. However, it mentions two pioneers in the field of paleontology (Joseph Leidy, E.D. Cope), yet does not mention the fact that they worked for The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. The first dino skeleton ever displayed by Leidy (hadrosuarus foulkii) was displayed at the Academy. It is a sad day when you dicuss the history of paleontology yet neglect to mention the Academy.