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The Handy Dinosaur Answer Book - (Handy Answer Books) 2nd Edition by Patricia Barnes-Svarney & Thomas E Svarney (Paperback)

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  • The mighty dinosaurs were the dominant life form on earth for millions of years.
  • About the Author: Patricia Barnes-Svarney has been a science writer for more than 20 years, has a master's degree in geography/geomorphology, and has worked professionally as an oceanographer.
  • 288 Pages
  • Nature, Animals
  • Series Name: Handy Answer Books

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The mighty dinosaurs were the dominant life form on earth for millions of years. But catastrophe awaited. In what amounts to a geological blink of an eye, the dinosaurs disappeared. This fun-filled fact-book takes you deep into the world of dinosaurs!

From Tyrannosaurs to Stegosaurs, The Handy Dinosaur Answer Book profiles numerous species, chronicling their time on Earth and exploring their roles in archaeological expeditions and museums today. It covers the latest, greatest findings along with the accompanying shifts in dinosaur theory. Because of recent discoveries, there are some great debates: Are birds really dinosaurs? Were any dinosaurs warm blooded? What caused their extinction? Unearth answers to over 800 commonly asked (and just plain interesting) dinosaur questions such as . . .

  • What is a dinosaur?
  • Where are extremely large dinosaur bones being found and why?
  • Did dinosaurs get blown away by hurricanes?
  • Did some dinosaurs have self-sharpening teeth?
  • Which dinosaur had the longest neck of any animal known?
  • Did dinosaurs travel in herds?
  • What dinosaurs are thought to have evolved into birds?
  • Do dinosaur bones ever get "rearranged" after they are placed on display?
  • Where and what is the Dinosaur Freeway?

    From the earth's beginnings through the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods to today's latest scientific discoveries and discovery-laden sites, The Handy Dinosaur Answer Book provides hundreds of intriguing dinosaur facts. With numerous photos and illustrations, this tome is richly illustrated, and its helpful bibliography and extensive index add to its usefulness. It's a perfect reference to help make sense of 65-million-year-old mysteries!



  • Review Quotes




    "[A]imed at informing young adults about an important area of science. Simply and accurately written, it presents material in an easy-to-use and readable format. The title promises handy answers and it delivers them."-- American Reference Books

    "[H]ere are the answers in a text that will be accessible to advanced readers or parents of younger children. Readers will appreciate the book's thorough index, as well as the topic-specific and audience-specific lists of books it provides. For the true dinosaur aficionados, guidance is given about paleontology as a career path. This is an exceptional resource on an engaging topic."-- Children's Literature

    "Succinct, well-researched answers, photos and a Further Resource section make this exactly what it says, 'a smart reference.'"-- Dig: The Archaeology Magazine for Kids

    "This collection of questions and answers about dinosaurs lends itself to finding specific information in short sections. It will fascinate and motivate readers. An excellent source of fundamental knowledge about an interesting subject."-- National Science Teachers Association

    "[D]inophiles willing to sift through the text armed with said dictionary will find a lot to satisfy them .... Many small photographs and computer-generated images and some reproductions are scattered throughout, as are information boxes expounding on more common questions. A serious, often scholarly examination of a fascinating topic."-- School Library Journal

    "The student who simply cannot find enough information about dinosaurs will be delighted with this book that has an amazing wealth of information about dinosaurs. It is really a comprehensive study of dinosaurs, even if the format is asking simple questions. The colorful illustrations and lively text provide great browsing for students interested in dinosaurs."-- Voya Reviews

    "Excellently-designed. The style is always clear, somewhat condensed, and, fortunately, not oversimplified. A helpful and enjoyable gift to all amateurs and undergraduate students, who are interested in dinosaurs."-- Zentralblatt für Geologie und Paläontologie

    "This is a good book for the general reader and for public libraries."-- American Association for the Advancement of Science




    About the Author



    Patricia Barnes-Svarney has been a science writer for more than 20 years, has a master's degree in geography/geomorphology, and has worked professionally as an oceanographer. She is the author or coauthor of more than 30 books, including the award-winning "New York Public Library Science Desk Reference." Thomas E. Svarney is a scientist, a naturalist, and an artist. They are the coauthors of "The Handy Geology Answer Book," "The""Handy Math Answer Book," and "The Handy Ocean Answer""Book." He is the author of "Skies of Fury: Weather Weirdness around the World" and" The Oryx Guide to Natural History." They live in Endicott, New York.
    Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 7.5 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
    Weight: 1.15 Pounds
    Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
    Number of Pages: 288
    Genre: Nature
    Sub-Genre: Animals
    Series Title: Handy Answer Books
    Publisher: Visible Ink Press
    Theme: Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures
    Format: Paperback
    Author: Patricia Barnes-Svarney & Thomas E Svarney
    Language: English
    Street Date: January 1, 2010
    TCIN: 1005239377
    UPC: 9781578592180
    Item Number (DPCI): 247-18-3761
    Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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    Estimated ship dimensions: 0.7 inches length x 7.5 inches width x 9.1 inches height
    Estimated ship weight: 1.15 pounds
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