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The Dinosaur Hunters

The Extraordinary Story of the Discovery of Prehistoric Life
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The Dinosaur Hunters by the American Museum of National History and Lowell Dingus dives into the history of palaeontology, exploring the fierce competition and groundbreaking discoveries in the field. It recounts the passionate quests of scientists who unearthed remarkable fossils, unravelling mysteries about Earth's prehistoric giants. The book seamlessly blends science and historical anecdotes, making it an engaging read for both enthusiasts and new learners.
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This book may appeal to you if you have a passion for palaeontology or are fascinated by the exhilarating adventures and discoveries of early dinosaur hunters. Offering an intriguing blend of science and history, it provides insight into how these pioneering academics shaped our understanding of the prehistoric world.

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The Dinosaur Hunters

Illustrated with 30 rare documents, photographs and hand-drawn maps, The Dinosaur Hunters explores the unearthing of Iguanodon teeth, the discovery of the first flying dinosaur, the infamous Bone Wars and Mark Norell's radical study of feathered dinosaurs, and much more.

Illustrated with 30 rare documents, photographs and hand-drawn maps, The Dinosaur Hunters explores the unearthing of Iguanodon teeth, the discovery of the first flying dinosaur, the infamous Bone Wars and Mark Norell's radical study of feathered dinosaurs, and much more.

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Dinosaur bones had been found centuries before scientists understood what they were and what creatures they came from; ancient Chinese writings spoke of 'dragon' bones, and large fossils discovered in the UK were thought to belong to human giants. It was only with the exploration and meticulous research of generations of intrepid palaeontologists that the truth about dinosaurs was discovered.

The Dinosaur Hunters tells the story of these discoverers of prehistoric life, and the revelations found through their research. Illustrated with 30 rare documents, photographs and hand-drawn maps, it explores the unearthing of Iguanodon teeth, the discovery of the first flying dinosaur, the infamous Bone Wars, and consultant editor Dr Mark Norell's radical study of feathered dinosaurs.

This is a tale of daring exploits, luck, science and wanderlust, and of the thrilling lives and work of heroic scientists and adventurers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780233005430

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 May 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck

Illustration: 200 clr and b&w photos and illus

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 284.0mm

Weight: 940g

Pages: 144

About the Author

Dr Lowell Dingus is a Research Associate in Paleontology at the AMNH. He has participated in many expeditions and in 1997 he co-led the team that discovered the first sauropod dinosaur embryos in Argentina. Dr Dingus has written Barnum Brown: The Man Who Discovered Tyrannosaurs rex (2010) and Dinosaur Eggs Discovered (2007).

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