Describes the earth's environment when dinosaurs flourished, the characteristics and habits of various species, and how changes in climate, landmasses, and vegetation led to the extinction of these massive reptiles.
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Haines (series producer of the Discovery Channel program Walking with Dinosaurs upon which the text is based) answers questions such as what these super-beasts ate, how they mated, how they survived, whether they were hot or cold blooded, whether they hunted in packs or alone, and how they came to be extinct. The smallest dinosaurs (such as the Coelophysis, an early carnivore) to the giants (including the fearsome Tyrannosaurus) are portrayed in rich color images which combine simulated nature photography and computer graphics. Geared towards the young adult. Oversize: 10x11.25
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