Darren Naish je britský paleontolog obratlovců a popularizátor vědy. Jeho práce se soustředí na rekonstrukci vzhledu a chování vyhynulých zvířat, přičemž čerpá z hlubokých znalostí jejich anatomie a evoluční biologie. Naishův styl je známý svou pečlivou pozorností k detailům a schopností přenést složité vědecké koncepty do poutavého a srozumitelného vyprávění. Prostřednictvím svých spisů se snaží přiblížit fascinující svět pravěkých tvorů širšímu publiku.
Join palaeontologist Darren Naish on a tour of these incredible animals, ranging from shark-shaped ichthyosaurs and long-necked plesiosaurs to gigantic, predatory mosasaurs. Occupying roles similar to those of modern sharks, seals and whales, they filled the ancient oceans for a period of 180 million years.
Svět dinosaurů nás nepřestává fascinovat. Objevy zkamenělin z druhohor jsou v poslední době tak časté, že je těžké držet krok s nejnovějším vývojem poznání. Kniha vám umožní proniknout do období před miliony let a představí vám dinosaury a jejich současníky, ale i organismy žijící před nimi a po nich ve světle nových zjištění. Celé generace paleontologů nám vyprávějí o tom, jak se vyvíjel život na Zemi a jakou roli hrála ta nejpopulárnější skupina pravěkých tvorů - druhohorní dinosauři. Teprve v poslední době začínáme chápat, jak nesmírně úspěšnou a významnou skupinou obratlovců dinosauři vlastně byli. Ostatně jsou tu s námi stále v podobě malých opeřených forem, kterým obvykle říkáme ptáci. Kniha vám ukáže známé druhy v novém světle a představí vám i nové druhy, o kterých víme teprve krátce. Krásné ilustrace vytvářené pod dohledem odborníků doplňuje srozumitelný text, který vám o jednotlivých druzích a jejich světě prozradí ty nejdůležitější informace.
An illuminating and entertaining collection of dinosaur facts, from A to ZDinopedia is an illustrated, pocket-friendly encyclopedia of all things dinosaurian. Featuring dozens of entries on topics ranging from hadrosaur nesting colonies to modern fossil hunters and paleontologists such as Halszka Osmólska and Paul Sereno, this amazing A-Z compendium is brimming with facts about these thrilling, complex, and sophisticated animals.Almost everything we know about dinosaurs has changed in recent decades. A scientific revolution, kick-started in the late 1960s by astounding new discoveries and a succession of new ideas, has shown that these magnificent creatures were marvels of evolution that surpassed modern reptiles and mammals in size, athletic abilities, and more. Darren Naish sheds invaluable light on our current, fast-changing understanding of dinosaur diversity and evolutionary history, and discusses the cultural impacts of dinosaurs through books, magazines, and movies. Naish also shows how our emerging view of these animals is very much a human story about ambition and competing egos, revealing that controversy and disagreement are commonplace in the vigorous field of dinosaur studies.With a wealth of original illustrations by the author, Dinopedia is an informative and entertaining collection of lore for the dinosaur lover in all of us. Features a real cloth cover with an elaborate foil-stamped design
This beautifuly illustrated picture word book contains 199 images of prehistoric creatures to look at and talk about. A neat and practical format, in durable board. Part of the '199 Things' series, which includes '199 Things under the sea' and '199 Animals'.
Evolution's key concepts, rival theories, history and politics explained and illustrated - in minutes
"The Loch Ness Monster, bigfoot and the yeti have long held a fascination for people the world over. Debates about their actual existence or what they might really be have continued for decades, if not centuries. Known also as cryptids, they have spawned a body of research known as cryptozoology. This entertaining book looks at the evidence of these mysterious monsters and others and explores what they might really be (if they exist at all), why they have been represented as they have and the development of cryptozoology and how it has collected data to discover more about these unknown creatures."--Publisher's description
Dinozaury panowały na Ziemi przez około 165 milion�w lat i osiągały rekordowe rozmiary.Dinozaury rządzą!W tej książce przedstawiamy najsilniejsze, najszybsze, największe i najbardziej niebezpieczne z nich, a także te najbardziej zdumiewające.
How big were dinosaurs and what did they eat? Which were friendly and which were scary? For children beginning to read on their own, this book is an exciting introduction to dinosaurs, featuring easy-to-read text specially written with the help of a reading expert.
What dinosaur was the fastest? The tallest? The first ever recognized by science? From Archaeopteryx and Diplodocus to Megalosaurus, meet the Jurassic record breakers! This illustration-packed book features the more fascinating creatures of that era, and it's filled with bite-size information that dinosaur fans will love. Find out when and where each dinosaur lived; its size, its speed, and its danger level.
Keep your brain from becoming petrified with this exciting new kit. Build the T. Rex will take you back into the Mesozoic era to discover the mysterious age of the dinosaurs. Have fun while learning, and see the T. rex like you never have before, with colorful illustrations, fascinating facts about dinosaurs, and finally building your very own model from the ground up. Everything you need to build a T. rex is right here, ready to assemble at home or to take on the go. — This unique set includes a 32-page book full of colorful illustrations and intriguing facts about dinosaurs, plus 49 slotted pieces to build a three-dimensional dinosaur. — Journey to a land before time to learn everything you need to know about these favorite land giants.Build the T. Rex offers a unique building and learning experience as you meet the popular dinosaur face-to-face.