Books with title Coelophysis and Other Dinosaurs and Reptiles from the Upper Triassic

The Upper Triassic period is when dinosaurs first began to roam Earth. Readers explore the world of the first dinosaurs in this book. They learn about giant sea creatures, such as Cymbospondylus, which could grow to become over 30 feet long and incredible reptiles from environments as diverse as forests, riverbanks, and jungles. Computer-generated renderings of these incredible creatures bring them to life in a new and exciting way for readers. A scale shows how these reptiles measure up next to modern humans.

The Upper Cretaceous period ushered in a time of incredible change on Earth. The end of this period saw a mass extinction event that destroyed all of the dinosaurs, but the years before that event featured more species of life on Earth than ever before. In this book, readers discover the incredible dinosaurs and other creatures that lived during this time, including the massive carnivore, Spinosaurus. They also explore the lush landscapes of the Upper Cretaceous including the Horseshoe Canyon of North America and African shorelines. Cutting-edge, computer-generated renderings of these creatures and environments make the prehistoric world intriguing and accessible to all readers.

The dinosaurs of the Upper Jurassic were larger than ever before, including the first birds and incredible sea creatures. The most amazing dinosaurs and reptiles of this period are also revealed to readers, uncovering fascinating facts about the history along the way. Readers come face-to-face with the most ferocious predator of its time, Allosaurus, as well as other feared hunters and huge herbivores. Using cutting-edge technology and helpful scale renderings, the impressive artwork in this book takes readers into the prehistoric world in a fresh, captivating way.