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Dinosaurs: The Most Complete, Up-to-Date Encyclopedia for Dinosaur Lovers of All Ages | 
 enlarge | Author: Thomas R. Jr Dr Holtz
Creator: Luis V. Rey
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Category: Book
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Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 11911
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Young Adult
Pages: 432
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.8
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.9 x 1.2
ISBN: 0375824197
Dewey Decimal Number: 567.9
EAN: 9780375824197
ASIN: 0375824197
Publication Date: October 23, 2007
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Product Description
WRITTEN BY A PROFESSIONAL paleontologist specifically for young readers, this guide to the Dinosauria is packed with enough detail andbrinsider information to satisfy even die-hard dinophiles! The text includes brief entries on all 800+ "named" species of Mesozoic dinosaurs, as well as chapters on the history of dinosaur discoveries, the science of dinosaur art, dinosaur biology, and much more. With sidebars by 33 world-famous paleontologists, museum-quality illustrations, and over 20 never-beforeseen restorations of new dinosaur species, this is a must-have compendium of fact and fandom that dino enthusiasts of all ages will devour with glee!
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| Customer Reviews: Read 14 more reviews...
 AWESOME! October 17, 2008
Michael Hamilton (Homosassa, FL)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The book's title says it all. As an adult, I wanted a nice reference book and happily, I found it. Well written and appropriate for all but the youngest of children. The artistry is fantastic. If you buy ONE dinosaur reference book, buy this one.
GREAT!!!!!!!!! October 11, 2008
J. Lubbers (California)
This product is incredible. It is VERY educational. Although i would say this book is NOT for all ages as it can be complicated at times. Overall great dinosaur book. THUMBS UP!!! =D
 Better for tweens and adults August 28, 2008
Debra Sue Nagy (Traverse City, Michigan)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I am not knocking this book at all. It is an excellent book for the older kids group. I read several reviews that stated people bought it for thier children aged around 5 years. My son is 5 and he is as die hard about dinosaurs as any one I have ever seen. There are not enough pictures in this book. The content is a bit scientific for a 5 year old. It is chock full of information. If you are looking for an A-Z guide to dinosaur books this is not it. It is organized through time rather than alphabetically. Overall this is a book you would absolutely love if you are about 10 years old and up.
Colorful, captivating, brilliant July 24, 2008
Triple A (CA, USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Not only is this book packed with information, but it also offers perspectives from many paleontologists. In fact, over 23 paleontologists contributed toward the book, and it is really enjoyable to read from them. This is not one of the regular dinosaur encyclopedias where the book just lists each dinosaur name and gives its features. Instead, this book groups some species into one (such as stegosaurus). And for each chapter, the author presents colorful information, such as stories, pictures, interesting behaviors, etc. In addition, there are information about geology, geography, paleontology, and much more. You won't be bored with dry, boring facts with this book!
Best Intermediate Dinosaur Book Available Despite Deinonychus Looking Like a Turkey July 7, 2008
neoninfusion (Sydney, NSW Australia)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
See all my reviews of dinosaur books. br / br /Paleaontologist Holtz provides a cutting-edge commentary - far better than most dinosaur books and would have received 5 stars if it wasn't for some questionable illustrations from Luis Rey. br / br /This 420 page book is not aimed at all ages, like the title suggests. Being a science teacher and dinosaur lover, I think reading this book requires a certain level of experience in dinosaurs or a high school level of science which I put at perhaps 15 years plus. It is not an introductory book as the information is quite dense. br / br /Introductory dinosaur books give some basic contextual information and then profiles on individual dinosaurs; the best being Burnie's "Kingfisher Illustrated Dinosaur Encyclopedia" and Barrett's "National Geographic Dinosaurs". Holtz's "Dinosaurs" is a 40-chapter onslaught of information. Chapters include: br / br /* History of Dinosaur Discoveries br /* Rocks and Environment br /* Fossils and Fossilisation br /* Dating br /* Finding Fossils br /* Dinosaur Art br /* Taxonomy br /* Evolution br /* Cladistics br / br /The chapters then go into narrow clades (roughly Families if your're Linnean), for instance: Coelophysoids and Ceratosaurs; Spinosauroids; Carnosaurs; Primitive Coelurosaurs; Tyrannosauroids; Ornithomimosaurs and Alvarezsaurs; Oviraptorosaurs and Therizinosauroids; Deinonychosaurs; Avialians; Prosauropods; Primitive Sauropods; Diplodocoids; Macronarians; Ornothischians; Primitive Thyreophorans; Stegasaurs; Ankylosaurs; Primitive Ornithopods; Iguanodontians; Hadrosauroids; Pachycephalosaurs; Primitive Ceratopsians; and Ceratopsids. br / br /The information contained therein is as up-to-date as 2006, including the recent discoveries of the feathered dinosaurs in China and entries on all 800 named species. But what I really like is the commentary; Holtz provides balanced arguments from ground zero. Here is a paleaontologist writing information on dinosaurs instead of someone who just interviews paleaontologists and writes their own material. Holtz writes in an attractive style while comparing the anatomies and adaptations of the dinosaurs. Holtz also includes brief essays from as many as 30 specialist collaborators on things such as 'The Fighting Dinosaurs of Mongolia', 'Male and Female Dinosaurs - Can We Tell the Difference?' and 'Dinosaur Paleopathology'. br / br /My one issue with this book is the artwork. Even though he is an excellent artist, Luis Rey's illustrations in some places are bordering on provocative. There seems to be too much emphasis on linking too many dinosaurs to birds, resulting in an overabundance of feathered dinosaurs that there is no evidence for. There are feathered dinosaurs but when I see Deinonychus with wings and soft facial tissue like a turkey I think Holtz has let down his audience. It is OK to speculate so long as there is evidence (ie feathers) but there is no evidence whatsoever that dinosaurs had soft tissue adorning their heads like foul. Holtz should have edited Rey's work more stringently. As a reviewer, it is my responsibility to let you know of this whether it's an issue for you or not. br / br /Anyway, this is still the best book available for intermediate study. It is cutting-edge and meaty enough for anyone, especially those who are looking to step up from beginner dinosaur books.
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