Best of
Dinosaurs

1988

The New Dinosaurs


Dougal Dixon - 1988
    Illustrated hardcover book with dust jacket, 120 pages, published by Salem House Publishing.

Predatory Dinosaurs of the World: A Complete Illustrated Guide


Gregory S. Paul - 1988
    Filled with new information from the forefront of paleontology and hundreds of evocative, precisely detailed drawings, Predatory Dinosaurs of the World is the first dinosaur book for every kind of reader. Gregory S. Paul provides an extensive species-by-species catalog of all the predatory dinosaurs known to have existed, from the weasel-sized Lagosuchus to the gigantic Tyranosaurus rex. Dispelling old myths, Paul reveals the surprising capacities of the dinosaurs, including their quickness, adaptability, and agility. And he shows the enormous power of these amazing beasts, bringing them to life once more as they hunt, roam, and pillage through their strange prehistoric worlds from tropical deserts to the polar snows.Predatory Dinosaurs of the World explains how the animals lived and how they interacted with each other and the life around them. Paul details the awesome hit-and-run hunting techniques of the dinosaurs. He explains the varying features of their anatomies and physiologies and compares the ways in which different species evolved through time. He also provides skeletal restorations for many species and thousands of little-known facts. Here is an engrossing exploration of the lost kingdom of the predatory dinosaurs. Rarely has science been so lively, so entertaining--or so much fun.

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs: The Ultimate Reference to 355 Dinosaurs from the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous Periods, Including More Than 900 Watercolours, Maps, Timelines and Photographs


Dougal Dixon - 1988
    Here is the ultimate book for dinosaur lovers--a complete identification guide featuring 600 dinosaurs, written by a leading expert and stunningly illustrated.

Amanda's Dinosaur


Wendy Orr - 1988
    One day she finds a giant egg . . . tap, tap, tap, out pops a baby dinosaur. Now the farm has another huge mouth to feed. Full-color illustrations.

Thunderfeet: Alaska's Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Critters


Shelley Gill - 1988
    Take a trip through 70 million years of history from the day of the dinosaurs to the migration of North America's animals across the Bering Land Bridge. Ages 5 and up. Includes a glossary for curious kids with more information about dinosaurs and other prehistoric critters.Thunderfeet is dedicated to all of Alaska's animals. We hope the Last Frontier will stay a wild place.

After the Dinosaurs


Stan Berenstain - 1988
    Pronunciations are included.

The Dinosaur Who Couldn't Sleeep


Michael Salmon - 1988
    

The Big Golden Book of Dinosaurs


Christopher Santoro - 1988
    An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of a variety of dinosaurs.

The Search for the Great Valley (The Land Before Time)


Jim Razzi - 1988
    Join Littlefoot the long-neck and his friends as they search for the Great Valley, where food and water are abundant and life is peaceful. Beautiful full-color artwork from the Lucas/Spielberg presentation of a Don Bluth film enhances the action-packed storybooks and fun-filled activity books.[description from the back cover]