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Dinosaur Facts and Figures: The Theropods and Other Dinosauriformes
An illustrated record book of theropod facts and figures―from the biggest to the fastest to the smartest
The theropod dinosaurs ruled the planet for millions of years, with species ranging from the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex to feathered raptors no bigger than turkeys. Dinosaur Facts and Figures is a stunningly illustrated book of records for these marvelous creatures―such as the biggest, the smallest, and the fastest theropods, as well as the ones with the most powerful bite.
This one-of-a-kind compendium features more than 3,000 records, covers some 750 theropod species, and includes a wealth of illustrations ranging from diagrams and technical drawings to full-color reconstructions of specimens. The book is divided into sections that put numerous amazing theropod facts at your fingertips. “Comparing Species” is organized by taxonomic group and gives comparisons of the size of species, how long ago they lived, and when they were discovered. “Mesozoic Calendar” includes spreads showing the positions of the continents at different geological time periods and reconstructions of creatures from each period. “Prehistoric Puzzle” compares bones, teeth, and feathers while “Theropod Life” uses vivid, user-friendly graphics to answer questions such as which dinosaur was the smartest and which had the most powerful bite. Other sections chart theropod distribution on the contemporary world map, provide comprehensive illustrated listings of footprints, compile the physical specifications of all known theropods and Mesozoic birds, and much more.
The theropod dinosaurs ruled the planet for millions of years, with species ranging from the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex to feathered raptors no bigger than turkeys. Dinosaur Facts and Figures is a stunningly illustrated book of records for these marvelous creatures―such as the biggest, the smallest, and the fastest theropods, as well as the ones with the most powerful bite.
This one-of-a-kind compendium features more than 3,000 records, covers some 750 theropod species, and includes a wealth of illustrations ranging from diagrams and technical drawings to full-color reconstructions of specimens. The book is divided into sections that put numerous amazing theropod facts at your fingertips. “Comparing Species” is organized by taxonomic group and gives comparisons of the size of species, how long ago they lived, and when they were discovered. “Mesozoic Calendar” includes spreads showing the positions of the continents at different geological time periods and reconstructions of creatures from each period. “Prehistoric Puzzle” compares bones, teeth, and feathers while “Theropod Life” uses vivid, user-friendly graphics to answer questions such as which dinosaur was the smartest and which had the most powerful bite. Other sections chart theropod distribution on the contemporary world map, provide comprehensive illustrated listings of footprints, compile the physical specifications of all known theropods and Mesozoic birds, and much more.
288 pages, Hardcover
Published June 25, 2019
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Rubén Molina-Pérez
4 books4 followersRubén Molina-Pérez is co-founder and scientific director of Eofauna, a company that produces scientifically accurate representations of prehistoric fauna using the most current research available.
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October 31, 2019
Eofauna's Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs: The Theropods is the must have book of the Theropods for the 21st century for experts or amateurs alike just stunning from first to last page.
Authors Rubén Molina-Pérez, Asier Larramendi are as always superb and have created more than just a book it is laid out from the dawn to the twilight of the World's Ancient Hunters from their geographical locals to from smallest to largest. Lovely touch is the tables of each family group from their footprints to the varied egg sizes also included. Latest Early Birds discovered a marvel in colour and variety.
Andrey Atuchin, Sante Mazzei illustrators don't just create illustrations the have peeled back the aeons to let the planet's greatest land predators live once more all thanks to these Maestros within the field of Paleoart from a Sea Scorpian to a Baryonyx they breath true realism into all they create.
And we must give us our thanks to David Connolly & Gonzalo Ángel Ramírez Cruz for translating this masterpiece from the original Spanish text to English Fantastic Work.
One does not need to imagine the Spinosaurus fishing along the River of Giants when all You have to do is to open this book to see it live once again and fish once again.
You'll see Old favourites to the very latest Discoveries and I am assured future favourites.
WE MUST ALL GIVE YOU ALL OUR PRAISE & THANKS TO THE ENTIRE TEAM OF EOFAUNA FOR THIS WONDERFUL BOOK.
Little footnote their
Volume 2 Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs: The Sauropods.
June 2020 publication date.
Authors Rubén Molina-Pérez, Asier Larramendi are as always superb and have created more than just a book it is laid out from the dawn to the twilight of the World's Ancient Hunters from their geographical locals to from smallest to largest. Lovely touch is the tables of each family group from their footprints to the varied egg sizes also included. Latest Early Birds discovered a marvel in colour and variety.
Andrey Atuchin, Sante Mazzei illustrators don't just create illustrations the have peeled back the aeons to let the planet's greatest land predators live once more all thanks to these Maestros within the field of Paleoart from a Sea Scorpian to a Baryonyx they breath true realism into all they create.
And we must give us our thanks to David Connolly & Gonzalo Ángel Ramírez Cruz for translating this masterpiece from the original Spanish text to English Fantastic Work.
One does not need to imagine the Spinosaurus fishing along the River of Giants when all You have to do is to open this book to see it live once again and fish once again.
You'll see Old favourites to the very latest Discoveries and I am assured future favourites.
WE MUST ALL GIVE YOU ALL OUR PRAISE & THANKS TO THE ENTIRE TEAM OF EOFAUNA FOR THIS WONDERFUL BOOK.
Little footnote their
Volume 2 Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs: The Sauropods.
June 2020 publication date.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 22, 2020
This is an amazing book with an incredible amount of information. Quality illustrations galore, comparing the size of related species and occasionally modern species. Major illustrations show human figures (or a cat) and scale (1/15, 1/35, etc.) for comparison. Prehistoric feathered birds (non-pterodactyl) are also included. Charts show fossil finds and types, illustrations of eggs, a comprehensive list of known theropods, charts showing speed comparisons between theropods, modern animals (ostrich, cheetah, human), and much more. The reading level makes it accessible to students from mid-grade through college. Should appeal to dinophiles of all ages, science geeks, time travel theorists, fiction and nonfiction authors, readers of Prehistoric Times magazine, and anyone interested in digging beyond the Jurassic Park film franchise. Looking forward to the companion book on sauropods later in 2020.
July 22, 2020
I really enjoyed this one, especially as I found the data on estimated speeds nowhere else and really needed some for a little Animal Simulation game project of mine that I like to dabble with programming from time to time, though I have yet to update its databases with the provided book speeds.
With that in mind, I have the minor quibble that it would have been very helpful if it had included more information about the speculative versus real coloration given on each dinosaur's little depiction, and reasoning on the more speculative ones. Just something like 'colored like a racoon due to being found in a wooded habit and similar diet', or 'too little material to really say, and it may not have advanced enough feathering to support blue coloration, but we doodled it that way just for fun'.
With that in mind, I have the minor quibble that it would have been very helpful if it had included more information about the speculative versus real coloration given on each dinosaur's little depiction, and reasoning on the more speculative ones. Just something like 'colored like a racoon due to being found in a wooded habit and similar diet', or 'too little material to really say, and it may not have advanced enough feathering to support blue coloration, but we doodled it that way just for fun'.
March 21, 2021
Безумная, выдающаяся коллекция этих самых facts и figures.
Помимо всякой очевидной фигни типа "какого динозавра описали первым" или "кто самый длинный" авторы заморочились не по-детски и напичкали книгу тысячами фактоидов в духе "какого динозавра первым назвали в честь рок-музыканта", "у кого в названии больше всего ошибок" и "кто мог разевать пасть шире всех".
Здесь есть ответы на любой динозавровый вопрос, начинающийся с "кто самый..." и еще на тысячу других. В детстве я бы продал за такую книжку свою маленькую детскую душу.
А сейчас - просто восхищаюсь авторами и планирую купить второй том, о завроподах.
Помимо всякой очевидной фигни типа "какого динозавра описали первым" или "кто самый длинный" авторы заморочились не по-детски и напичкали книгу тысячами фактоидов в духе "какого динозавра первым назвали в честь рок-музыканта", "у кого в названии больше всего ошибок" и "кто мог разевать пасть шире всех".
Здесь есть ответы на любой динозавровый вопрос, начинающийся с "кто самый..." и еще на тысячу других. В детстве я бы продал за такую книжку свою маленькую детскую душу.
А сейчас - просто восхищаюсь авторами и планирую купить второй том, о завроподах.
April 16, 2021
Simply one of the best dinosaur books ever written! So much information full with mesaurements and comparisons around the world. The ilustrations and everything it contains makes it a great reading experience, defintely one that every dino lover must read. Also as a personal note, I met the author and I have a signed copy, so it has much more value.
December 16, 2021
Absolutely INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!! :)
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