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| Publisher | National Geographic Society |
| ISBN 13 | 9781426203848 |
| ISBN 10 | 1426203845 |
| Book Subtitle | Soft Tissues and Hard Science |
| Book Description | Many of us have seen dinosaur bones and skeletons, maybe even dinosaur eggs...but what did those fearsome animals really look like in the flesh? Soft-tissue fossils give tantalizing clues about the appearance and physiology of the ancient animals. Bone structure is just the beginning of our knowledge today, thanks to amazing digs like these. Drawing on new breakthroughs and cutting-edge techniques of analysis, Dr. Manning takes us on a thrilling, globe-spanning tour of dinosaur mummy finds from the first such excavation in 1908 to a baby dinosaur unearthed in 1980, from a dino with a heart in South Dakota to titanosaur embryos in Argentina. And he discusses his own groundbreaking analysis of "Dakota," discovered by Tyler Lyson. Using state-of-the-art technology to scan and analyse this remarkable discovery, National Geographic and Dr. Manning create an incredibly lifelike portrait of Dakota. The knowledge to be gained from this exceedingly rare find, and those that came before it, will intrigue dinosaur-loving readers of all ages. |
| Editorial Review | .".the science is solid and well explained, the people are vivid and real, the adventures are well chosen and the story is well told. Read and enjoy." --New Scientist ..".deliciously geeky account of the discovery in 1999 and subsequent investigation of a fossilized hadrosaur named Dakota."-- The Guardian "Phillip Manning has stitched together a very readable account rewarding for the reader looking for more than a quick glance into the world of the dinosaurs." -- The Roanoke Times |
| About the Author | Dr Phil Manning teaches vertebrate paleontology and evolution at the University of Manchester, is a Research Fellow at The Manchester Museum and council member of the Palaeontological Association (London). He has ongoing international collaborations with key researchers working at the field localities and diverse university faculties (at Yale, Amherst and Manchester). He is recognised as playing a leading role in the public engagement of science informing and appearing in many documentaries on the BBC, History Channel and other broadcasters around the globe. |
| Language | English |
| Author | Phillip Manning |
| Publication Date | 1/20/2009 |
| Number of Pages | 320 |
Grave Secrets of Dinosaurs: Soft Tissues and Hard Science Paperback English by Phillip Manning - 1/20/2009
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