DINOSAURS - THEIR DISCOVERY AND THEIR WORLD - COLBERT

Written by an outstanding authority and profusely illustrated with half-tones and drawings - this is a comprehensive book on dinosaurs.  Designed for the general reader, but meticulous in its wealth of scientifically accurate information, this book provides all the facts necessary for an understanding of dinosaurs and their history.

After discussing background subjects important to an understanding of dinosaurs (such as geologic time,  the nature of sedimentary rocks and fossils, and the characteristics of vertebrates in general), Dr Colbert describes the evolutionary pattern of dinosaurs.  He entertainingly relates the story of the discovery of the first dinosaur fossils.  Colbert next shows how present-day collectors locate, excavate, and preserve dinosaur fossils, stressing the importance of careful laboratory study an publication of results, and museum displays of dinosaur bones.  In the chapters that follow, detailed accounts of individual dinosaurs are given.  He then discussed dinosaurs tracks: what they tell us and where they are found.  He describes the brains, nervous system, reaction to stimuli, and temperature of dinosaurs.  There is fascinating material on eggs, embryos, and dinosaurs'  environments, also their reaction to terrain and climatic and food conditions.  One of the greatest mysteries of the dinosaurs is why they all became extinct at one time; an intriguing chapter discusses the various theories that have been advanced in explanation.

This book will appeal to all interested in natural history - young and old alike. A fascinating read!

This 288 page hardcover  has some small splits,  light marks and edgewear and a small patch of wear where price sticker has been removed from front cover.  Internally there is original owner's name inside first page, but it is otherwise in a very good, tight, clean condition. 

This is a large, heavy book and overseas customer should email me for a postage quote before bidding.