This booklet is the main authoritative encyclopedia ever ready on dinosaurs and dinosaur technological know-how. as well as entries on particular animals corresponding to Tyrannosaurus, Triceratops, and Velociraptor, the Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs covers replica, habit, body structure, and extinction. The ebook is generously illustrated with many targeted drawings and pictures, and comprises colour photographs and illustrations that characteristic interpretations of the simplest identified and most crucial animals. All alphabetical entries are cross-referenced internally, in addition to on the finish of every access. The Encyclopedia contains updated references that inspire the reader to enquire own pursuits.
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* the main authoritative encyclopedia ever ready on dinosaurs
* contains many distinct drawings, photos and illustrations in either colour and black-and-white
* includes comprehensively cross-referenced alphabetical entries with inner references, in addition to references on the end of every entry
* offers in-depth references, permitting readers to pursue self sufficient interests
* comprises 16 plates and 35 colour illustrations
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