Dinosaurus: A Prehistoric Dictionary

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Whatever our age, dinosaurs stir in us a sense of wonder as huge as the prehistoric beasts themselves. They live in our imaginations and in our encyclopedias, through species that are instantly recognizable yet known only through their bones. Dinosaurus takes a fresh, new approach to our dinosaur obsession, by cataloguing an A to Z of 60 of the most famous and fascinating dinosaurs, alongside a lexicon of prehistoric beasts, a chronology of geological time, a tour of prehistoric geography and a directory of scientific terms. Beautifully illustrated with dinosaur anatomies, prehistoric beasts and ancient artefects, it includes pronunciation guides to help the reader sound like a paleontological professional. An etymological time capsule transporting us over 230 million years into the past, Dinosaurus is the perfect gift for every dinophile.

Author Bio

Rhys Charles is a palaeontologist and science communicator. As head of the Bristol Dinosaur Project he works with researchers, schools, and community groups to make the field accessible for thousands of people across the UK. Rhys holds a Masters degree in Palaeontology & Evolution from the University of Bristol; his research specialising in the diversity of crustaceans through the Mesozoic. He has published popular science books with the Natural History Museum and National Geographic. He has also acted as lead palaeontological consultant for large-scale events at UK tourist attractions, involving full-sized animatronic and LEGO dinosaurs.