Dinosaurus: A Prehistoric Dictionary

Become a paleontology expert with this dinosaur dictionary of more than 100 terms and charming illustrations

This delightful prehistoric dictionary defines more than 100 words and phrases alongside informative entries, phonetic spellings to help pronounce the names of prehistoric creatures, and detailed anatomical illustrations.

Dinosaurs--from the iconic to the lesser known, incredible dinosaurs make up the largest section of this dictionary

• Carnotaurus With a name meaning "Carnivorous Bull," this Cretaceous predator from what is now South America is regularly cast as a villain in dinosaur pop culture.

Prehistoric Beasts--animals that coexisted with dinosaurs

• Pliosaurs With mouths up to 6.5 feet in length filled with 8-inch teeth, these marine reptiles were amongst the most formidable-looking predators the world has ever known. These marine reptiles moved through the water with four flippers.

Events and Time--"Deep time" broken down to tell the story of the rise and fall of dinosaurs

• Carnian Pluvial Event: About 234 million years ago, the rock record shows the world went through a major climatic shift. Defined by a huge increase in global rainfall, it had staggering implications for the future diversity of life.

The Prehistoric Planet--Mesozoic era geography and contemporary locations where fossils have been discovered

• Tanis: A fossil site in North Dakota where remains have been discovered that are thought to be from the very final hours of the Mesozoic--literally the day the asteroid struck.

Scientific Terms--terminology to understand how modern paleontology works

• Melanosomes: Until recently, the color of dinosaurs could only be guessed, until microscopic structures called melanosomes were found preserved intact in the feathers of long-extinct dinosaurs.

The ultimate reference guide to the prehistoric era, Dinosaurus belongs on every dinosaur buff's bookshelf.