Discovering Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and the Lessons of Pre-History

Addresses these questions: What does the fossil record really tell us about the evolution & extinction of dinosaurs? What was the dinosaurs exact relationships to the rest of the organic world? And what do they disclose about our own place in the history of life? They give us an authentic-fantasy-free understanding of these remarkable animals. They use photos, original drawings, maps, charts, diagrams, & historical & contemporary narratives to answer all our questions about the lives & characteristics of dinosaurs & to assess the genealogical relationships among these animals, & between them & later species. Illustrations.