Download or read book Oceans of Kansas written by Michael J. Everhart and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2017-09-11 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Excellent . . . Those who are interested in vertebrate paleontology or in the scientific history of the American midwest should really get a copy.” —PalArch’s Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology Revised, updated, and expanded with the latest interpretations and fossil discoveries, the second edition of Oceans of Kansas adds new twists to the fascinating story of the vast inland sea that engulfed central North America during the Age of Dinosaurs. Giant sharks, marine reptiles called mosasaurs, pteranodons, and birds with teeth all flourished in and around these shallow waters. Their abundant and well-preserved remains were sources of great excitement in the scientific community when first discovered in the 1860s and continue to yield exciting discoveries 150 years later. Michael J. Everhart vividly captures the history of these startling finds over the decades and re-creates in unforgettable detail these animals from our distant past and the world in which they lived—above, within, and on the shores of America’s ancient inland sea. “Oceans of Kansas remains the best and only book of its type currently available. Everhart’s treatment of extinct marine reptiles synthesizes source materials far more readably than any other recent, nontechnical book-length study of the subject.” —Copeia “[The book] will be most useful to fossil collectors working in the local region and to historians of vertebrate paleontology . . . Recommended.” —Choice

Download or read book Pterosaurs written by Mark P. Witton and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2013-06-23 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most authoritative illustrated book on flying reptiles available For 150 million years, the skies didn't belong to birds—they belonged to the pterosaurs. These flying reptiles, which include the pterodactyls, shared the world with the nonavian dinosaurs until their extinction 65 million years ago. Some pterosaurs, such as the giant azhdarchids, were the largest flying animals of all time, with wingspans exceeding thirty feet and standing heights comparable to modern giraffes. This richly illustrated book takes an unprecedented look at these astonishing creatures, presenting the latest findings on their anatomy, ecology, and extinction. Pterosaurs features some 200 stunning illustrations, including original paintings by Mark Witton and photos of rarely seen fossils. After decades of mystery, paleontologists have finally begun to understand how pterosaurs are related to other reptiles, how they functioned as living animals, and, despite dwarfing all other flying animals, how they managed to become airborne. Here you can explore the fossil evidence of pterosaur behavior and ecology, learn about the skeletal and soft-tissue anatomy of pterosaurs, and consider the newest theories about their cryptic origins. This one-of-a-kind book covers the discovery history, paleobiogeography, anatomy, and behaviors of more than 130 species of pterosaur, and also discusses their demise at the end of the Mesozoic. The most comprehensive book on pterosaurs ever published Features some 200 illustrations, including original paintings by the author Covers every known species and major group of pterosaurs Describes pterosaur anatomy, ecology, behaviors, diversity, and more Encourages further study with 500 references to primary pterosaur literature

Download or read book Pterodactyl written by Rupert Matthews and published by Capstone Classroom. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes what has been learned about the size, behavior, and surroundings of the long-extinct dinosaur known as pterodactyl.

Download or read book Lost Cities of North Central America written by David Hatcher Childress and published by Adventures Unlimited Press. This book was released on 1992 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Search for lost Mayan cities and books of gold, discover an ancient canal system in Arizona, climb gigantic pyramids in the Midwest, explore megalithic monuments in New England, and join the astonishing quest for the lost cities throughout North [and Central] America"--Amazon.com.

Download or read book In the Air written by Diagram Group and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses life in Earth's skies, including its origins, variety, and migrations.

Download or read book Evolution written by Brian Hall and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2011-08-24 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to know whether evolution is a science, how life began, what Charles Darwin really said about evolution, why a fungus is more closely related to humans than to a plant, how experiments in evolution can be carried out, why birds are flying dinosaurs, how we manipulate the evolution of other species, and if you want a clear treatment of the processes that result in evolution, then this is the book for you! Written for those with a minimal science background, Evolution: Principles and Processes provides a concise introduction of evolutionary topics for the one-term course. Using an engaging writing style and a wealth of full-color illustrations, Hall covers all topics from the origin of universe, Earth, the origin of life, and on to how humans influence the evolution of other species. He brings together the principles and processes that explain evolutionary change and discusses the patterns of life that have resulted from the operation of evolution over the past 3.5 billion years. This overview, coupled with numerous case studies and examples, helps readers understand and truly appreciate the origin and diversity of life.

Download or read book The Dinosaur Handbook The most popular dinosaurs written by Michael C Bertsch and published by BLURB. This book was released on 2024-06-19 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author Michael C Bertsch's new release contains realistic graphic and educational reading that any age will surely enjoy. The prehistoric world comes to life in this book with incredible photos and illustrations. The book covers many species of dinosaurs as well as their tragic demise. Scientific perspectives are given about fossils and theories related to the extinction of dinosaurs. Museums of which are home to many dinosaurs remains from small to large are also discussed in this fun book for learning.

Download or read book Strickberger s Evolution written by Brian Keith Hall and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2014 with total page 671 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now with a new full color design and art program, the Fifth Edition of Strickberger's Evolution is updated with the latest data and updates from the field. The authors took care to carefully modify the chapter order in an effort to provide a more clear and student-friendly presentation of course material. The original scope and theme of this popular text remains, as it continues to present an overview of prevailing evidence and theories about evolution by discussing how the world and its organisms arose and changed over time. New boxed features concentrating on modern and exciting research in the field are included throughout the text.New and Key Features of the Fifth Edition- New Full color design and art program- Maintains the student-friendly engaging writing-style for which it is known- A reorganized chapter order provides a more clear and accessible presentation of course material.- Chapters on the evolution of biodiversity are now found on the text's website.- Access to the companion website is included with every new copy of the text.- New boxed features highlight new and exciting research in the field.

Download or read book Pterodactyl written by Amy Allatson and published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2017-07-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pterodactyl is a popular prehistoric creature because it was able to fly. Although it is not a dinosaur, it is commonly grouped with dinosaurs because of their many shared characteristics. Readers take a closer look at pterodactyls through clear main text, fun fact boxes, and helpful diagrams. As they read, they discover important information about pterodactyls’ behavior, appearance, and habitat. These fun facts help support elementary curriculum topics. Colorful computer-generated images fill each page, helping readers immerse themselves in a prehistoric world. This is sure to be a reading adventure early learners will want to experience again and again.

Download or read book Posture Locomotion and Paleoecology of Pterosaurs written by Sankar Chatterjee and published by Geological Society of America. This book was released on 2004 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Guide to Dinosaurs written by Institute for Creation Research and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2015-07-01 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dinosaurs were amazing creatures. From the time the first dinosaur bones were unearthed, the story of these unusual animals has captivated both the young and old. We continue to learn more about them from the fossil record, but there are still many questions: How do dinosaurs fit with the Bible? Are they really millions of years old? Did they live at the same time as humans? Were there dinosaurs on Noah's Ark? How did they go extinct? Guide to Dinosaurs is a fascinating and lavishly illustrated volume that takes a careful look at the evidence and how it fits with the historic accounts given in Scripture.

Download or read book Live Pterosaurs in America written by Jonathan Whitcomb and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2011-11-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encounters with living pterosaurs Live "pterodactyls?" In the United States? Many scientists have long assumed all pterosaurs died millions of years ago. Now take a whirlwind tour of many years of investigations in cryptozoology, and prepare for a shock: At least two species of pterosaurs have survived, uncommon, not so much rare as widely, thinly distributed. Nocturnal pterosaurs have always lived among us, but hidden by something. Enter now the realm of a new branch of cryptozoology, a branch overshadowed by the dogma of a "universal extinction." How did scientists miss living pterosaurs? Get the answers here, hidden secrets about how these amazing flying creatures of the night have gone mostly unreported: Until recently, almost nobody would listen to eyewitnesses; but for the past seven years many of them have been interviewed by the author of this book. Many modern pterosaurs are much larger than any bat, many with long tails, many with head crests. What about news headlines? How did these creatures avoid media attention? Get the answers from years of work by American cryptozoologists. The old "fruit bat" explanation for reports of pterosaurs in Papua New Guinea--that bat idea has now been shot down; the tail length of the larger creatures has been estimated at a minimum of ten feet and a maximum of over twenty feet. More shocking, these giant long-tailed flying creatures are not confined to the southwest Pacific: They are seen in the contiguous United States of America. Most pterosaurs in North America, however, are smaller, with many wingspan estimates at less than fifteen feet; nevertheless, how shocking! What amazing encounters! In California, New Mexico, Texas, Arkansas, Florida, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and many other states, eyewitnesses have seen strange featherless creatures flying overhead. These are not bats; most have long tails and are bigger than any bat. Dive into eyewitness testimonies; compare sightings through the author's detailed analysis. Third edition, nonfiction

Download or read book Manga Monster Madness written by David Okum and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005-03-15 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grab a pencil and draw the coolest and most outrageous creatures just like the pros! What are you waiting for? Capture the excitement of manga monsters in your drawings now! Find hundreds of action-packed illustrations for getting the dynamic look you want all your comics to have. Over 50 step-by-step colorful lessons give you the skills and secrets you need to create awesome monsters. Do you want your characters to have punch? personality? Manga Monster Madness will show you how. In this complete guide you'll find: • Drawing basics such as shading, color, anatomy and creating 3-D forms • Japanese terms, traditions and mythology • Quick tips giving you details about every monster From Giant monsters (Daikaiju) and Mutants, to Aliens, Fantasy heroes and Pet monsters, you'll get speedy results and achieve your best manga drawings yet!

Download or read book Mystery in Acambaro written by Charles H. Hapgood and published by Adventures Unlimited Press. This book was released on 1999-12 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Acambaro collection comprises hundreds of clay figurines that are apparently thousands of years old; however, they depict such bizarre animals and scenes that most archaeologists dismiss them as an elaborate hoax. The collection shows humans interacting with dinosaurs and various other 'monsters' such as horned men. Both Hapgood and Earl Stanley Gardner were convinced that the figurines from Acambaro were authentic ancient artifacts that indicated that men and dinosaurs had cohabited together in the recent past, and that dinosaurs had not become extinct many millions of years ago as commonly thought. David Hatcher Childress writes a lengthy introduction concerning Acambaro, the latest testing, and other evidence of 'living' dinosaurs.

Download or read book Inside Meaning Student s Book written by Michael Swan and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1975-12-11 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This course provides a systematic and progressive approach to advanced reading skills, covering topics such as how to read a text, guessing unknown words, understanding complicated sentences, extracting main ideas and perception of the effective use of English.

Download or read book Bedtime Stories For Kids with Dinosaurs Friends written by Uncle Teddy and published by Aicem Ltd. This book was released on 2023-12-15 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let your child fall asleep with a fantastic fairy world Does your child have difficulty relaxing and difficulty falling asleep before bedtime? Are you looking for an excellent and magical compilation of bedtime stories to help your children enter the world of imagination? If the answer to those questions is "YES", keep reading because this is the book you were looking for. The stories you will find within this book will help children sleep better and deeper each night. It will work with even the shakiest and stressed children, relaxing them and bringing them into a world of good dreams. This book will help children understand the importance of family and friendship. It will also teach them teamwork and companionship and increase their self-esteem and confidence to trust their friends and family. This book is a collection of beautiful short stories centered on a magnificent transcendence of the physical being in a world full of imagination. The stories will relax the mind and body to move peacefully into a trance state and, from there, into a peaceful, serene, and relaxing sleep. And the best part? At the end of each story, there's an uplifting message to send your young readers off to dreamland! By reading this book, you will be able to: - Get your child to fall asleep quickly; - Gain free time at night that you can spend relaxing or with your partner; - Make your baby have big dreams; - Make your baby's imagination soar each night; - Increase your baby's regularity in going to bed at the right time each night; - ... and many other benefits! Inside the book you will find cards of the most iconic dinosaurs and a picture you can color (either directly in the book or by downloading a free ebook with lots of drawings and fun games). This fantastic collection of stories with dinosaurs stimulates children's imagination and provides deep relaxation until they fall asleep. Snuggle up and treat your child to a sweet bedtime story - we hope you and your child will enjoy reading this book together! Let your kid relax with these incredible stories! GET YOUR COPY NOW! What are you waiting for?

Download or read book Drawing Dinosaurs written by Anton Poitier and published by 'The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc'. This book was released on 2021-07-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s a prehistoric party when readers get to draw friendly and fierce dinosaurs! With the help of colorful examples and simple text, readers are able to develop the foundations of strong artistic skills without stress. They're encouraged to draw a variety of dinosaurs, from the Tyrannosaurus Rex to the Diplodocus. Clear step-by-step instructions help readers start, but then they’re able to get creative. By adding their own shading, colors, and details to each drawing, they gain confidence in their skills and produce pictures they can be proud of.