Bookbot

Mark Norell

    Tyrannosaurus
    Discovering Dinosaurs
    American Museum of Natural History: Corythosaurus
    The Hall of Vertebrate Origins
    The World of Dinosaurs
    Auf der Spur der Drachen
    • The World of Dinosaurs

      • 256 Seiten
      • 9 Lesestunden

      Dinosaurs have captivated our imaginations since their bones were first discovered in the nineteenth century. From the monstrous creatures of Jurassic Park to the exhibits in natural history museums, they inspire awe in people of all ages. As science delves deeper into their ancient past, new insights emerge about the world they inhabited, a time marked by their enormous footprints. Who better to guide us through this prehistoric realm than paleontologist Mark A. Norell? As a leading expert in paleontology and curator of the renowned dinosaur collection at the American Museum of Natural History, Norell brings unparalleled knowledge to the subject. This richly illustrated collection explores the evolution of these ancient beings, featuring profiles of dinosaurs from the Protoceratops to the Archaeopteryx. Readers will discover hundreds of color photographs, sketches, maps, and other materials grounded in the latest scientific findings. This immersive visual journey offers a wealth of information that will intrigue and satisfy anyone fascinated by Earth's ancient inhabitants, making it a must-read for dinosaur enthusiasts.

      The World of Dinosaurs2019
      4,4
    • Traveling the Silk Road

      • 260 Seiten
      • 10 Lesestunden

      An elegantly, lavishly illustrated history of the legendary Silk Road and the cultural pathway it blazed for the modern world. Spanning centuries of history, this engrossing book--created in conjunction with the world-famous American Museum of Natural History--takes an epic journey to major stops in China, Uzbekistan, Iraq, and beyond. Not only did people from many lands trade their goods along this incredible network of routes, they also exchanged their languages, religions, art, and technology in what can be seen as man's first engagement in globalization."

      Traveling the Silk Road2011
    • Auf der Spur der Drachen

      China und das Geheimnis der gefiederten Dinosaurier

      • 256 Seiten
      • 9 Lesestunden

      Auf der Spur der Drachen befasst sich mit den dramatischen Veranderungen, die sich in jungster Zeit bei der Erforschung des Ursprungs der Dinosaurier abzeichnen.

      Auf der Spur der Drachen2006
    • Expanded and updatedThis handsome book addresses the questions of what the fossil record tells us about the evolution and extinction of dinosaurs, what their relationship to the rest of the organic world was, and what we can learn from them about our own place in the history of life on our planet. This edition has been updated throughout, with a new final chapter that details exciting recent discoveries such as the feathered dinosaur fossils in China. ONE LINE IS MISSING FROM PAGE XIII OF THIS BOOK. THE COMPLETE LINE SHOULD "We hope that the following pages will introduce you to some of these questions."This error will be corrected in future editions of the book.

      Discovering Dinosaurs2000
      4,2
    • Tyrannosaurus

      • 29 Seiten
      • 2 Lesestunden

      Die Geschichte der Erforschung und Rekonstruktion des grössten Fleischfressers der Urzeit, dargestellt in Bild und Wort. (ab 12).

      Tyrannosaurus1999
      4,0
    • The Hall of Vertebrate Origins

      A Guide to Fishes, Amphibians, Turtles, Lizards, Crocodiles, and Pterosaurs With an Introduction to the Miriam and Ira D Wallace Orientation Center

      • 92 Seiten
      • 4 Lesestunden

      Book by John G Maisey

      The Hall of Vertebrate Origins1996
      5,0
    • Produced in connection with the American Museum of Natural History, this "dino-biography" reconstructs the life history of the crested Corythosaurus, exploring its physical characteristics, habits, and routines with the help of more than a hundred photographs.

      American Museum of Natural History: Corythosaurus1993
      4,0
    • Describes the discovery and mounting of fossil evidence for the dinosaur called Barosaurus and examines what this evidence suggests about its appearance and behavior.

      Dinosaur Spotter's Guides: Barosaurus1992