Ocean Life in the Time of Dinosaurs

Name: Ocean Life in the Time of Dinosaurs
Brand: Hachette New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9780691243948
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By Peggy Vincent and Nathalie Bardet and Alexandra Houssaye and Stéphane Jouve

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Ocean Life in the Time of Dinosaurs weaves a fascinating exploration of the rich and diverse marine ecosystems that thrived during the age of the dinosaurs. Diving into the prehistoric seas, the authors reveal the intricate relationships between various marine creatures and the impact of environmental changes on their survival and evolution. It is a captivating journey through scientific discoveries that illuminate the wonders and mysteries of ancient ocean life.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the mysteries of ancient marine ecosystems and the creatures that inhabited them during the time of the dinosaurs. It combines scientific insight with vivid illustrations, making it a captivating choice for anyone interested in palaeontology and the evolution of ocean life.

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Ocean Life in the Time of Dinosaurs is a richly illustrated introduction to the spectacular reptiles that swam the oceans when dinosaurs roamed the land.

During the Mesozoic Era, 252 to 66 million years ago, dinosaurs ruled the land, but the ocean deeps were roiling with equally spectacular reptiles—including giant predators. This richly illustrated, authoritative, and accessible book introduces readers to the world of these fascinating marine animals, whose predecessors returned to the seas a few million years after the first vertebrates emerged from the water.

As we meet ichthyosaurs, plesiosaurs, mosasaurs, and many others, we learn about the astonishing anatomical, physiological, and behavioural adaptations that enabled these reptiles to become ocean dwellers again. We also learn about their living descendants, including sea turtles and sea snakes.

Featuring stunning artwork depicting these prehistoric ocean creatures and photographs of their fossil remains, this book invites readers to discover the enthralling past of marine reptiles in all their extraordinary diversity.

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Ocean Life in the Time of Dinosaurs is praised for its engaging and richly illustrated content. Readers appreciate its detailed exploration of the diverse and complex nature of ancient oceanic life, combined with stunning artwork that appeals to both novices and specialists. It offers an excellent account of how reptilian and mammalian life evolved in ancient oceans.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691243948

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 November 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Illustration: 212 color + b/w illus. 48 maps.

Contributors:

Translated by Mark Epstein
Illustrated by Alain Bénéteau

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 208

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Alexandra Houssaye Education & Reference Nathalie Bardet Non-Fiction Peggy Vincent Science & Nature Stéphane Jouve

About the Author

Nathalie Bardet and Alexandra Houssaye are paleontologists and research directors at France's National Museum of Natural History in Paris. Stephane Jouve is a paleontologist and the manager of the geoscience collections at the Sorbonne. Peggy Vincent is a paleontologist and researcher at the National Museum of Natural History. Alain Beneteau is a natural history illustrator who specializes in paleontology.