Macmillan Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Dinosaurs And Prehistoric Animals

A flamboyant display in color and black and white drawings of the putative gross appearance of fossil vertebrates with evolutionary trees and drawings of the fossil record. For public and school libraries. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Describes the prehistoric animals that lived in various areas of the world during the different geological periods, from the Triassic through the Cretaceous.

Written in simple language and designed in colour-coded sections, this book describes the evolution, the lifestyles and the history of the dinosaurs.

Here is the ultimate book for dinosaur lovers--a complete identification guide featuring 600 dinosaurs, written by a leading expert and stunningly illustrated.

Shows and describes hundreds of prehistoric mammals, reptiles, fish, birds, and amphibians.

Presents an introduction to prehistoric life, describing dinosaurs, plant life, and the evolutionary stages of early man, with images of fossil remains and discussions of the possible events that led to the extinction of many early life forms.