The Story of Dinosaur Evolution

From Early Reptiles to Giants, Apex Predators, Mass Extinction, and the Survival of Birds

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James Bouchier

Verlag:

Independently Published

Unsere-Artikel-Nr.: P34840395

EAN: 9798187750559

Erhältlich:

Nicht auf Lager

Zustellung: Di, 08.09.2026

Versand: Kostenlos

CHF 33.75

Beschreibung

Dinosaurs ruled the land for more than 160 million years. They began as small animals in a world recovering from extinction, then evolved into giant herbivores, powerful predators, feathered hunters, and heavily armored survivors. Their history was shaped by changing climates, moving continents, competition, and repeated environmental change. The Story of Dinosaur Evolution takes readers on a clear and fascinating journey from the first dinosaurs of the Triassic to the giants of the Jurassic and the most iconic species of the Cretaceous. It explains how dinosaurs grew, adapted, spread across the planet, and became the dominant land animals of their time. Written in simple, engaging language, this book explores the science behind their bodies, behavior, environments, and extinction. It also shows why dinosaurs did not completely disappear and how one branch survived into the modern world as birds. Inside, you will discover: Dozens of pictures showing fossils, skeletons, prehistoric environments, and artistic reconstructions of how dinosaurs may have looked. How the first dinosaurs appeared. Why sauropods became so enormous. What made Spinosaurus and Tyrannosaurus so powerful. How feathers, horns, armor, and tail clubs evolved. Why some dinosaurs became the largest land animals ever. What happened during the Chicxulub asteroid impact. Why non-avian dinosaurs went extinct. How birds survived as the last living dinosaurs. Perfect for readers who enjoy natural history, paleontology, fossils, evolution, extinction, and the lost worlds of prehistoric life.

Spezifikationen

Sprache

Englisch

Autor

James Bouchier

Erscheinungsjahr

2026

Format

Buch (Softcover)

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