- ISBN13: 9780253352897
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Product Description
Among the exciting events in recent dinosaur paleontology has been the discovery of significant numbers of dinosaur fossils in South America, many of which are markedly different from their cousins to the north. Fernando E. Novas, one of the scientists closely involved with these important discoveries, presents an up-to-date and comprehensive overview of the dinosaurs of South America. Novas reviews the dinosaur record in the region from Patagonia to Peru, discussing the anatomy, systematics, and evolution of these dinosaurs (and their immediate precursors) within both paleogeographic and paleoecological contexts. He describes all of the important finds in chapter-length studies of the Triassic, Jurassic, and C… More >>
The Age of Dinosaurs in South America
For anyone with an interest in dinosaurs, the book is an extensive review of many recent diggings in South America. The narrative is heavily illustrated with sketches and colour plates of fossilised bones. Also, it shows how from such bones, much can be inferred about the dinosaurs’ habits and living conditions.
The reconstructions of the whole dinosaurs are especially graphic.
The book is also more than a mere recitation of fossils. It places each fossil in the much broader perspective of known and newly found families. A comparative analysis is often done on each fossil.
The book perhaps helps address relatively overlooked finds in South America, compared to better known results in North America.
Rating: 4 / 5