{"product_id":"introduction-to-the-study-of-dinosaurs-isbn-9781405134132","title":"Introduction to the Study of Dinosaurs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis highly accessible introduction to dinosaurs places scientific method at the crux of the studies, teaching students about scientific research and principles as they learn about dinosaurs.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow in its second edition, the text includes updates on recent finds, increased coverage of evolution and physiology, and an expanded and improved illustration program.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBalances scientific rigour with real world examples.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThis new edition includes updates on recent finds and an increased coverage of evolution and physiology.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAlso features end of chapter discussion questions, easy reference glossary, new references at the end of each chapter, and high-quality, full color figures and photographs throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  Preface. \u003cp\u003e1. Why Study Dinosaurs?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Overview of Scientific Methods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. History of Dinosaur Studies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Paleontology and Geology as Sciences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Dinosaur Anatomy and Classification.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Dinosaur Evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Dinosaur Taphonomy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Dinosaur Physiology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Theropoda.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Sauropodomorpha.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Ornithopoda.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. Thyreophora.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13. Marginocephalia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14. Dinosaur Ichnology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15. Birds as Dinosaurs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16. Dinosaur Extinctions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e \"This book is successful. It is indeed full of valuable and useful information that is generally well packaged and accessible.\" (\u003ci\u003eGeological Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, July 2008)   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnthony Martin\u003c\/b\u003e is a Senior Lecturer in Environmental Studies at Emory University, where he has taught for 15 years.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The text is very appropriate for an introductory course on dinosaurs. The material is up to date, the pedagogy is excellent, and the explanations of technical material are accessible. I've already used this text, and will continue to do so - the new edition is an excellent improvement.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRaymond freemen-Lynde, University of Georgia\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Introduction to the study of Dinosaurs\u003c\/i\u003e is packed with information and covers the essential topics thoroughly. Martin's style makes the reading fun and easy, so that the information is easy to assimilate. In addition, the website is an excellent resource, providing a wealth of information and links for further exploration.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eGus Winterfeld, Idaho State University\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis highly\u003c\/i\u003e accessible introduction to dinosaurs places scientific method at the crux of the studies, teaching students about scientific research and principles as they learn about dinosaurs. Now in its second edition, the text includes updates on recent finds, increased coverage of evolution and physiology, an expanded and improved illustration program, and is in color throughout.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeginning with foundational chapters on the scientific method and the context of dinosaurs, the text then proceeds with detailed discussions of dinosaur anatomy, taphonomy, evolution, physiology, and ichnology. The book also examines five select clades of dinosaurs, and finishes by covering birds as modern dinosaurs and dinosaur extinctions. Intended for both majors and nonmajors, this textbook balances scientific rigor with real-world examples which show how dinosaurs lived and died as well as what happened to them after they died.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeatures of this new edition include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEveryday scenarios at chapter openings which set the stage for chapter content\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDedicated web page, \u003cb\u003ewww.blackwellpublishing.com\/dinosaurs\u003c\/b\u003e, with interactive material and all art in downloadable from (art also available to instructors on CD-ROM)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnd-of-chapter discussion questions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEasy-references glossary\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew references at the end of each chapter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHigh-quality, full-colour figures and photographs throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e    “The text is very appropriate for an introductory course on dinosaurs. The material is up to date, the pedagogy is excellent, and the explanations of technical material are accessible. I’ve already used this text, and will continue to do so – the new edition is an excellent improvement.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e–Raymond Freeman-Lynde, University of Georgia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eIntroduction to the Study of Dinosaurs\u003c\/i\u003e is packed with information and covers the essential topics thoroughly. Martin’s style makes the reading fun and easy, so that the information is easy to assimilate. In addition, the website is an excellent resource, providing a wealth of information and links for further exploration.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e–Gus Winterfeld, Idaho State University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989468561637,"sku":"NP9781405134132","price":83.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781405134132.jpg?v=1761784221","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/introduction-to-the-study-of-dinosaurs-isbn-9781405134132","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}