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Weird Dinosaurs

The Strange new fossils challenging everything we thought we knew
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Weird Dinosaurs by John Pickrell uncovers the fascinating world of unusual dinosaurs that once roamed the Earth. The book blends scientific discoveries with vibrant narratives to explore these extraordinary creatures. It delves into how these bizarre species were unearthed, offering insights into the paleontological techniques that help us understand ancient life.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the quirks and mysteries of dinosaur evolution and their often surprising characteristics. This exploration of recently discovered species will intrigue anyone interested in the science behind these ancient creatures and their unique adaptations. Adventure awaits in the deep dive into new palaeontological findings that challenge our understanding of the prehistoric world.

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We're in a golden age of discovery and the fossils coming to light show dinosaurs were stranger, bigger, scarier and more diverse than we ever imagined.

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We're in a golden age of discovery, and the fossils coming to light show dinosaurs were stranger, bigger, scarier, and more diverse than we ever imagined.

From outback Australia to the Gobi Desert and the savanna of Madagascar, award-winning science writer John Pickrell sets out on a world tour of new discoveries and meets the fossil hunters leading the charge. Discover the dwarf dinosaurs unearthed by an eccentric Transylvanian baron, an aquatic, crocodile-snouted carnivore bigger than T. rex, the Chinese dinosaur with wings like a bat, and a Patagonian sauropod so enormous it was heavier than two commercial jet airliners.

Why did dinosaurs grow so huge? Did they all have feathers? And what do sauropods have in common with 1950s vacuum cleaners? Weird Dinosaurs examines the latest breakthroughs and new technologies radically transforming our understanding of the distant past.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781742234731

Publisher: NewSouth Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 November 2016

Country: Australia

Imprint: NewSouth Publishing

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 270

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