Dinosaurs: The Myth-busting Guide to Prehistoric Beasts

By BBC ScienceFocus

From the BBC, a book “packed with facts and illustrations on the latest finds and theories for dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages.” —Mike Fredericks, Editor, Prehistoric Times Magazine
 
If everything you know about dinosaurs comes from Hollywood movies, get ready for some surprises in this lively, myth-busting book. The latest scientific research is changing assumptions and providing a far different perspective on these magnificent creatures. 
 
Rather than being slow, lumbering and a bit stupid, dinosaurs were smart and nimble-brained—just ask the paleontologists who are peering deep inside the fossilized skulls of these prehistoric animals. Learn how dinosaurs conquered the world, what would have happened if the asteroid hadn't hit Mexico, what T. rex really looked (and sounded) like, and the modern-day dinosaurs living in your back yard. Loaded with in-depth articles and stunning color illustrations, Dinosaurs: The Myth-Busting Guide to Prehistoric Beasts is the ultimate guide to the newest dinosaur discoveries.
 
“Fun and fascinating . . . find out how the real dinosaurs lived their lives, what they looked like, how they sounded, and how we know all that!” —Midwest Book Review
 
This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book

• Language: English
• Publisher: Open Road Integrated Media
• Release date: Aug 12, 2019
• ISBN: 9781607656746

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Reviews for Dinosaurs

[montzaleew · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Dinosaurs: The Myth-Busting Guide to Prehistoric Beasts by BBC Focus is a book I requested from NetGalley and the review is voluntary. This book has remarkable artwork that makes the dinosaurs look lifelike! The wonderful information about the time periods, various species, the asteroid, and after is very well done and doesn't speak down to the child or adult.After all the awesomeness, they present a section with dinosaurs looking like cutouts, with funky colors, in leashes. It's a "what if" type section. Discussion on having a dino for a pet for insistence. I think that would be okay if the book was addressing a younger audience but anyone that had read the previous section really didn't want to see checkered dinosaurs!