{"product_id":"the-great-dinosaur-discoveries","title":"The Great Dinosaur Discoveries","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis elegantly illustrated volume is a journey through more than two centuries of remarkable discovery. Books on dinosaurs are usually arranged by classification or epoch  but this unique work tells the story chronologically  in order of the key finds that shaped our understanding and brought these creatures to life for the public. From the fragmentary remains of giant extinct animals found in the early 1800s to the dinosaur wars in the American West to the amazing near-complete skeletons found around the world today  Darren Naish tells how these discoveries have led not only to the recognition of new species and whole new groups  but also to new theories of evolutionary history. Along the way  we encounter dinosaurs both familiar and obscure-including Tyrannosaurus rex  the giant sauropods  and most recently  the feathered dinosaurs of China. As he describes these significant finds  Naish explains in clear  accessible language  how our ideas about dinosaur appearance  biology  and behavior have developed and changed over time  and what the state of knowledge is today.   Discusses each major dinosaur group   Illuminates the human side of fossil discoveries by describing explorers  scientists  and artists   Beautifully designed pages feature extensive captions  engaging text  and sidebars throughout on select topics of interest   Almost 200 illustrations include historical and contemporary photographs  art works  drawings  and maps\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44961628880949,"sku":"ByrdShop_0520259750","price":27.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780520259751.jpg?v=1770395343","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-great-dinosaur-discoveries","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}