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Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs 1st Edition

by Philip J. Currie (Editor), Kevin Padian (Editor)
4.4 out of 5 stars 16 customer reviews
ISBN-13: 978-0122268106
ISBN-10: 0122268105
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Product Details

  • Hardcover: 869 pages
  • Publisher: Academic Press; 1 edition (October 1, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0122268105
  • ISBN-13: 978-0122268106
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 2 x 14.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #877,638 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 starsFinally, up to date information on dinosaurs!
By A Customer on September 15, 1998
Format: Hardcover
We've all read the bylines: the public loves dinosaurs. And it's true. But we're also not all that discriminating. As a result, many dinosaur books are very out of date. The Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs is a notable exception to this. Each topic is written not only by a paleontologist, but by a dinosaur paleontologist who specializes in that particular subject. The result? A compendium of information that could otherwise be obtained only by attending perfessional meetings for years. And of course, at professional meetings technical laguage is the norm. Anyone want to decipher "the relevance of the arctometatarsilian pes to the phylogenetic analysis of coelurosaurian theropods"..? The Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs is written plainly and clearly. Any interested adult or teenager could master the knowledge within much easier than, say, highschool algerbra. As a student of paleontology, and someone who has attended numerous professional meetings, I can say with confidence that this book will equip any aspiring paleontologist with the knowledge needed to reach the "next leve" of understanding of the dinosaurs.
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5.0 out of 5 starsThis definitely belongs on the shelf of any dino-lover.
By Jordan Mallon (j_mallon@hotmail.com) on January 23, 1999
Format: Hardcover
When I first received this book for Christmas, I was shocked! The book was the size and weight of a telephone book! It's packed with skeletal drawings, cladograms, paintings... You name it, it's in the text.
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4.0 out of 5 starsplenty of information but not for the jargon-shy reader
By A Customer on September 5, 1998
Format: Hardcover
some facts: dimensions 1.57 x 11.22 x 8.82 inch actually, printed on acid-free paper and made to last, containing 275 articles averaging to 3 pages per article, typically 1 to 4 pages. Apart from the normal table of contents there is a.o. a thematic t.o.c. and a glossary with definitions of 600 specialized terms for the benefit of the general reader. Every article has an extensive reference section to facilitate further reading on the subject. The articles themselves are rather scientific, if you can hack this sentence from page 1 ''... both taxa share maxillae with subvertical ascending rami and cervical vertebrae with hypertrophied epipophyses ...'' then this book is for you. Every 'difficult' word is contained in the glossary, but that still doesn't make it good bedtime reading, even more so because I do not find the book heavily illustrated. The illustrations are mostly b&w drawings, diagrams or photographs, with only a few pages of full color photographs or art-work, I estimate that more than half of the pages have no illustration at all.
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5.0 out of 5 starsQuestions about dinosaurs that go deeper than the surface?
By Bronson Barton on April 15, 2001
Format: Hardcover
If so, then this is the book for you! The Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs is a wonderful, up-to-date book that covers most, if not all, topics concerned with dinosaurs. Well put-together, beautifully illustrated, and written by today's top paleontologists, the Encyclopedia is well worth the price. Although it doesn't get too technical, this book is not for the uninformed. A must have for any serious dino-enthusiast - believe me, it will answer your questions, and lead you to ask more! 5 stars may not be enough for this one! (Plus it's massive enough to knock some sense into the not-so-dino-loving loved one or associate in your life!)
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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat book to have if you want to read serious stuff on dinosaurs
By neoninfusion on June 21, 2008
Format: Hardcover
See all my dinosaur book reviews.

This is an excellent resource for those interested in the weightier matters of dinosaurs. Over 800 pages with over 100 authors, Currie's compilation is still current in 2008.

Set out in encyclopedic fashion, each letter-section has been devoted to a range of topics; not just species of dinosaur. For example, under 'T' the chapters are Taphonomy, Teeth and Jaws, Tendaguru, Tetanurae, Thecodontia, Therizinosauria, Theropoda, Thyreophora, Tooth Marks, Tooth Replacement Patterns, Tooth Serrations in Carnivorous Dinosaurs, Tooth Wear, Trace Fossils, Triassic Period, Troodontidae, Trophic Groups, Trossingen, Two Medicine Formation, Tyrannosauridae.

The chapters on dinosaurs are of the genus, not individual species. This is quite different than most other dinosaur books; which is quite refreshing. After reading mostly about individual dinosaurs in books that have fantastic diagrams or paintings, it is nice to have them compared as a genus in a scientific way without the influence of an artist. For example, the chapter on Tyrannosauridae covers 3 pages with only 2 sketches, one of a Tyrannosaurus skeleton, the other of a labelled skull of a Gorgosaurus. Instead of relying on a bevy of flashy pictures that distract the reader from average writing, the discussion centres on the characteristics of the group as a whole and how they differ from Allosauridae and other therapods in anatomical structure - and what these adaptations mean when constructing a working dinosaur. From the skull to the forearms to feet, the exposition is very thorough. One interesting comparison was made between the length of the neck of Tyrannosaurs, Allosaurs and Ceolophysis as a way to distinguish them.

What impresses me most is the balanced discussion.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat book
By Raistlin on May 1, 2013
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This book is filled with information (some out of date due to the 1997 publishing though). It is great for anyone interested in detailed information on dinosaurs. Students, fossil collectors, or anyone looking for deep educational information will love this book. To make this clear it is not a book that most children (unless they are a little older) would enjoy, this book is a resource only with a few photos.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

3.0 out of 5 starsNot a very enjoyable read

This is an extremely technically oriented publication that is about as fun to read as having a tooth pulled...I was so glad when it was finished

Published 5 months ago by Ionamay Phillips
2.0 out of 5 starsSeriously outdated being 15 plus years old.

Being over a decade and a half old this book is in 'desperate' need for as update as it is terribly outdated. Read more

Published 6 months ago by D. Covington
5.0 out of 5 starsAbsolutlely phemomenal and outstandingly excellent Dinosaur volume

Thoroughly outstanding volume!!!
Written by one of the finest and most knowledgeable palaeontologists in the world, yet written in a manner that even the enthusiast can easily... Read more

Published 16 months ago by in His Name
4.0 out of 5 starsEncyclopedia of Dinosaurs

Having a degree in biology I appreciate the content of this book more so than the average individual. Read more

Published 23 months ago by CARLTON D. OUZTS
4.0 out of 5 starsI liked it!!

As a novice to this stuff, I found the Latin names a little confusing for all of the types of dinosaurs there were. Read more

Published on February 24, 2014 by Kristian D. Humphries
5.0 out of 5 starsgreat reference book

this is the definative book on dinosaurs- more of a reference than a through and through read, has everything you need to know from the experts

Published on December 25, 2013 by stuart plotkin
4.0 out of 5 starsWhat a comprehensive book about my favorite subject.

I am sure I will be spending many fascinating hours perusing this beautiful volume.I'm really looking forward to learning more about these powerful creatures!

Published on July 31, 2013 by By Susie W.
5.0 out of 5 starsCongratulations - Excellent

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Published on February 8, 2007 by Luis Augusto Lopes
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat Book

This is a great book, considering how huge it is. Being written in 1998, this book has all the current knowledge. Read more

Published on April 12, 2002 by Wilson

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