{"product_id":"the-illustrated-dinosaur-encyclopedia","title":"The Illustrated Dinosaur Encyclopedia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Illustrated Dinosaur Encyclopedia   \u003c\/em\u003eis an unmatched reference work distinguished by its erudition and beauty-an illustrated who's who of prehistoric life and   a source book of more than 500 million years of evolution on Earth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith   entries for more than 600 species, each arranged in its evolutionary sequence, this book presents a panorama of enormous diversity, from predatory dinosaurs to primitive amphibians, from giant armored fish to woolly mammoths, saber-tooth tigers, and dire wolves.   Each entry features a specially commissioned full-color painting   prepared according to the best research of today in close collaboration with world renowned paleontologists.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe records of rocks-fossil bones, teeth, skin, hair, and even footprints and nests-have been combined with knowledge of the anatomy and behavior of present day descendants to arrive at informed judgments about posture, color, and other aspects of appearance. Lively and informative \"biographies\" of the creatures accompany these remarkable illustrations:   how they moved,   what they ate,   where they ranged, and the   habitats and ecological niches they occupied.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComparisons are made wherever possible with familiar living animals, highlighting both the contrasts and similarities. Also included are articles on subjects such as the time scale of evolution, fossil formation and interpretation, and convergent evolution. Truly   a magnificent source book,   \u003cem\u003eThe Illustrated Dinosaur Encyclopedia\u003c\/em\u003e   is both a triumph of scholarship and a work of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Barry Cox\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Chartwell Books\u003cbr\u003ePublishing Date: August, 2020\u003cbr\u003eHardcover: 312 pages\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Museum of Natural History","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47586447786196,"sku":"9780785838272","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/4874\/3124\/files\/dino_encyclopedia.jpg?v=1772217794","url":"https:\/\/shop.amnh.org\/products\/the-illustrated-dinosaur-encyclopedia","provider":"American Museum of Natural History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}