The Princeton Field Guide to Dinosaurs

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This lavishly illustrated volume serves as the first authoritative dinosaur field guide. Renowned illustrator and researcher Gregory Paul offers comprehensive visual and textual coverage of Mesozoic animals that led to modern birds. Incorporating groundbreaking discoveries that reshape our understanding of dinosaurs, the book stands out for its scientific accuracy and extensive illustrations. It includes detailed descriptions of over 735 dinosaur species and features more than 600 images, such as unique skeletal drawings, life studies, and scenic views, showcasing a wide range of dinosaurs from small feathered creatures to massive supersauropods. The species accounts are preceded by a thorough introduction that explores dinosaur history and biology, the extinction of nonavian dinosaurs, the origin of birds, and the evolution of dinosaur paleontology, providing a glimpse into the era of dinosaurs. This volume is essential for dinosaur enthusiasts and professional paleontologists alike. It covers anatomy, physiology, locomotion, reproduction, and growth of dinosaurs, as well as the origins of birds and the extinction event that wiped out nonavian species. With its large format and lavish illustrations, it’s a must-have for anyone captivated by these ancient creatures.