The third version of the exceptional e-book “The Princeton Area Information to Dinosaurs” is now out there.  This can be a absolutely up to date and revised version of this extremely acclaimed e-book collection.  Writer Gregory S. Paul has as soon as once more excelled.  The famend dinosaur skilled has produced a most informative and superbly illustrated dinosaur e-book.  Over 100 new dinosaur taxa have been added to this, the third version.  It’s an up to date account of the wonderful Dinosauria, constructing on the superb second version that was printed in 2016.

"The Princeton Field Guide to Dinosaurs"

The entrance cowl of “The Princeton Area Information to Dinosaurs”, the third version. Image credit score: All the things Dinosaur.

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To learn All the things Dinosaur’s assessment of the second version (2016): “The Princeton Area Information to Dinosaurs” – Second Version.

“The Princeton Area Information to Dinosaurs”

Following a short introduction, the writer supplies a historical past of dinosaur analysis.  Their origins and evolution are mentioned earlier than an in depth evaluation of dinosaur biology and the way behaviours may be inferred from the fossil file.  The dinosaur/fowl hyperlink is explored, and a small part of this new e-book examines the results if the non-avian dinosaurs had survived the Ok-Pg extinction occasion.

Following this complete overview of dinosaur analysis, the writer units out the taxonomy of the Dinosauria and supplies particulars of species.  Fittingly, basal dinosaurs are coated first.  Theropods and the sauropodomorphs are featured subsequent earlier than the closing chapter tackles the Ornithischia.  This glorious e-book options lovely life reconstructions.  For instance, Euoplocephalus (see picture beneath).

Euoplocephalus illustrated.

A friendly-looking armoured dinosaur (Euoplocephalus) drawn by Gregory S. Paul. Considered one of quite a few full-colour illustrations within the e-book. Image credit score: Gregory S. Paul.

Image credit score: Gregory S. Paul

Extra Studying and an Overview of Formations

Gregory S. Paul kindly supplies a useful record of further studying.  As well as, an index to dinosaur taxa is offered together with an alphabetical index of formations the place dinosaur fossils have been found.  All through this e-book the writer has included gorgeous skeleton reconstructions, typically accompanied by life drawings.  He explains what fossils have been discovered and highlights the palaeoenvironment for every itemizing.  Shut-up drawings of components of the skeleton such because the cranium are additionally included.

Kentrosaurus aethiopicus illustrations.

The e-book accommodates lovely skeletal reconstructions and drawings of dinosaurs. Image credit score: Gregory S.  Paul.

 

Image credit score: Gregory S. Paul

Ebook Particulars

Title: “The Princeton Area Information to Dinosaurs” by Gregory S. Paul

Writer: Princeton College Press

ISBN: 9780691231570

Extra particulars and e-book orders may be made right here: Princeton College Press.

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