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Selected Books
Alvarez, Walter
T. Rex and the Crater of Doom
QE506.A48 1997
In a gripping work that is both a scientific detective story and a convincing account of "one terrible day in the history of the Earth", Alvarez makes his case for the cosmic impact theory of dinosaur extinction.
T. Rex and the Crater of Doom
QE506.A48 1997
In a gripping work that is both a scientific detective story and a convincing account of "one terrible day in the history of the Earth", Alvarez makes his case for the cosmic impact theory of dinosaur extinction.
Currie, Philip J.
Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs
rq QE862.D5 C862 1997 (noncirculating)
Contains 275 original articles on all aspects of dinosaur science, including behavior and biology, major sites, important discoveries, and recent advances in dinosaur discovery and research over the past 25 years.
Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs
rq QE862.D5 C862 1997 (noncirculating)
Contains 275 original articles on all aspects of dinosaur science, including behavior and biology, major sites, important discoveries, and recent advances in dinosaur discovery and research over the past 25 years.
Dingus, Lowell
The Mistaken Extinction: Dinosaur Evolution and the Origin of Birds
q QE862.D5 D4928 1998
In The Mistaken Extinction, two eminent paleontologists make a case for the continued existence of dinosaurs, at least in the form of some relatively diminutive descendants: birds.
The Mistaken Extinction: Dinosaur Evolution and the Origin of Birds
q QE862.D5 D4928 1998
In The Mistaken Extinction, two eminent paleontologists make a case for the continued existence of dinosaurs, at least in the form of some relatively diminutive descendants: birds.
Fastovsky, David E.; Weishampel, David B.
The Evolution and Extinction of the Dinosaurs
QE862.D5 F38 1996
Fastovsky (U. of Rhode Island) and Weishampel (The Johns Hopkins U.) present a detailed survey of dinosaur origins, their diversity, and their eventual extinction. Written as a series of readable, entertaining essays, the text is designed for non-specialists and dinosaur enthusiasts alike.
The Evolution and Extinction of the Dinosaurs
QE862.D5 F38 1996
Fastovsky (U. of Rhode Island) and Weishampel (The Johns Hopkins U.) present a detailed survey of dinosaur origins, their diversity, and their eventual extinction. Written as a series of readable, entertaining essays, the text is designed for non-specialists and dinosaur enthusiasts alike.
Fiffer, Steve
Tyrannosaurus Sue: the extraordinary saga of the largest, most fought over T. rex ever found
QE862.S3 F54 2000
Traces the history of the Tyrannosaurus rex fossil called "Sue" from its discovery in 1990, through court battles, to its auction by Sotheby's and its final location at Chicago's Field Museum.
Tyrannosaurus Sue: the extraordinary saga of the largest, most fought over T. rex ever found
QE862.S3 F54 2000
Traces the history of the Tyrannosaurus rex fossil called "Sue" from its discovery in 1990, through court battles, to its auction by Sotheby's and its final location at Chicago's Field Museum.
Horner, Jack and James Gorman
How to Build a Dinosaur: Extinction Doesn't Have to Be Forever
QE721.2.E85 H67 2009
Since proteins extracted from fossil molecules show that Tyrannosaurus rex and the contemporary chicken have much in common, paleontology professor Horner has managed to manipulate chicken embryos to grow T. rex-like limbs and tails. No wonder he advised Steven Spielberg on Jurassic Park.
How to Build a Dinosaur: Extinction Doesn't Have to Be Forever
QE721.2.E85 H67 2009
Since proteins extracted from fossil molecules show that Tyrannosaurus rex and the contemporary chicken have much in common, paleontology professor Horner has managed to manipulate chicken embryos to grow T. rex-like limbs and tails. No wonder he advised Steven Spielberg on Jurassic Park.
Jacobs, Louis L.
Quest for the African Dinosaurs: Ancient Roots of the Modern World
QE862.D5 J28 1993
While working for Richard Leakey to uncover early mammal remains, Louis Jacobs instead dug up a major dinosaur fossil site. This autobiographical account of his paleontological discoveries entertains as it educates. Written for the curious layman, he explains modern theories in a down-to-earth style.
Quest for the African Dinosaurs: Ancient Roots of the Modern World
QE862.D5 J28 1993
While working for Richard Leakey to uncover early mammal remains, Louis Jacobs instead dug up a major dinosaur fossil site. This autobiographical account of his paleontological discoveries entertains as it educates. Written for the curious layman, he explains modern theories in a down-to-earth style.
Lessem, Don
Scholastic Dinosaurs A-Z: The Ultimate Dinosaur Encyclopedia
q QE861.3.L47 2003
Scholastic Dinosaurs A to Z presents an enormous amount of dinosaur information for budding paleontologists and amateur fossil huners. Arranged alphabetically, this book contains more than 700 entries of every creature that has scientifically been deemed a dinosauras well as those that are commonly mistaken for dinosaurs.
Scholastic Dinosaurs A-Z: The Ultimate Dinosaur Encyclopedia
q QE861.3.L47 2003
Scholastic Dinosaurs A to Z presents an enormous amount of dinosaur information for budding paleontologists and amateur fossil huners. Arranged alphabetically, this book contains more than 700 entries of every creature that has scientifically been deemed a dinosauras well as those that are commonly mistaken for dinosaurs.
Lucas, Spencer G.
Dinosaurs: The Textbook
rq QE862.D5 L94 1997 (noncirculating)
An introductory college text on dinosaurs, this is a comprehensive book that is easily read and understood by students with little scientific background. It covers dinosaur biology, geology, and the history of their discovery.
Dinosaurs: The Textbook
rq QE862.D5 L94 1997 (noncirculating)
An introductory college text on dinosaurs, this is a comprehensive book that is easily read and understood by students with little scientific background. It covers dinosaur biology, geology, and the history of their discovery.
Norell, Mark
Discovering Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and the Lessons of Pre-History
QE861.4.N67 2000
This book addresses the questions of what the fossil record tells us about the evolution and extinction of dinosaurs, what their relationship to the rest of the organic world was, and what we can learn from them about our own place in the history of life on our planet.
Discovering Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and the Lessons of Pre-History
QE861.4.N67 2000
This book addresses the questions of what the fossil record tells us about the evolution and extinction of dinosaurs, what their relationship to the rest of the organic world was, and what we can learn from them about our own place in the history of life on our planet.
Norell, Mark
Unearthing the Dragon: The Great Feathered Dinosaur Discovery
QE861.9.C62 N67 2005x
Norell, head paleontologist at the American Museum of Natural History, recounts not only the first discovery of feathered dinosaurs in 1996, but also the impact that discovery has had on the field of paleontology and on popular culture about dinosaurs since then, particularly by dissolving the distinction between them and birds
Unearthing the Dragon: The Great Feathered Dinosaur Discovery
QE861.9.C62 N67 2005x
Norell, head paleontologist at the American Museum of Natural History, recounts not only the first discovery of feathered dinosaurs in 1996, but also the impact that discovery has had on the field of paleontology and on popular culture about dinosaurs since then, particularly by dissolving the distinction between them and birds
Ward, Peter
Out of Thin Air: Dinosaurs, Birds, and Earth's Ancient Atmosphere
QE861.6.E95W37 2006
Although dinosaurs eventually became extinct, what accounts for their surprising longevity? Biologist and earth scientist Peter Ward accounts for the remarkable indestructibility of dinosaurs by connecting their unusual respiration system with their ability to adapt to Earth's changing environment, a system that was ultimately bequeathed to their descendants: birds. You can also read this book from the National Academies Press online.
Out of Thin Air: Dinosaurs, Birds, and Earth's Ancient Atmosphere
QE861.6.E95W37 2006
Although dinosaurs eventually became extinct, what accounts for their surprising longevity? Biologist and earth scientist Peter Ward accounts for the remarkable indestructibility of dinosaurs by connecting their unusual respiration system with their ability to adapt to Earth's changing environment, a system that was ultimately bequeathed to their descendants: birds. You can also read this book from the National Academies Press online.
Return to the topVideos
Dinosaur Hunters
(DVD) QE861.4.D5347 2003x
In 1922 American paleontologist Roy Chapman Andrews led an archeological expedition into Mongolia's Gobi Desert and uncovered one of the richest troves of dinosaur remains in the world. Political conflicts forced Chapman to leave before he could complete his excavation. In 1997, two paleontologists, Mike Novacek and Mark Norell, returned to the site to unearth valuable paleontological treasures.
(DVD) QE861.4.D5347 2003x
In 1922 American paleontologist Roy Chapman Andrews led an archeological expedition into Mongolia's Gobi Desert and uncovered one of the richest troves of dinosaur remains in the world. Political conflicts forced Chapman to leave before he could complete his excavation. In 1997, two paleontologists, Mike Novacek and Mark Norell, returned to the site to unearth valuable paleontological treasures.
The Four-Winged Dinosaur
(DVD) QE861.6.F45 F68 2008x
Long ago in the age of dinosaurs, a volcano in eastern China erupted and buried a host of strange creatures in ash, creating fossils that preserved a big surprise --many dinosaurs were covered in feathers. This documentary investigates the most bizarre of these feathered dinosaurs, while the decades-long debate continues over the origin of bird flight. The central character is a strange little dinosaur with wings on its legs as well as its arms. The pigeon-sized Microraptor is the smallest adult dinosaur ever found, perhaps the first known tree-dweller.
(DVD) QE861.6.F45 F68 2008x
Long ago in the age of dinosaurs, a volcano in eastern China erupted and buried a host of strange creatures in ash, creating fossils that preserved a big surprise --many dinosaurs were covered in feathers. This documentary investigates the most bizarre of these feathered dinosaurs, while the decades-long debate continues over the origin of bird flight. The central character is a strange little dinosaur with wings on its legs as well as its arms. The pigeon-sized Microraptor is the smallest adult dinosaur ever found, perhaps the first known tree-dweller.
Books for Children
Dixon, Dougal
Agustinia and Other Dinosaurs of Central and South America
j QE861.5.D58 2007
Discusses how dinosaurs lived in Central and South America and how the animals living there today have things in common with them.
Agustinia and Other Dinosaurs of Central and South America
j QE861.5.D58 2007
Discusses how dinosaurs lived in Central and South America and how the animals living there today have things in common with them.
Dixon, Dougal
Aletopelta and Other Dinosaurs of the West Coast
j QE862.O65 D585 2007
These books are part of a series called Dinosaur Find and will introduce you to all sorts of dinosaurs.
Aletopelta and Other Dinosaurs of the West Coast
j QE862.O65 D585 2007
These books are part of a series called Dinosaur Find and will introduce you to all sorts of dinosaurs.
Dixon, Dougal
Nodosaurus and Other Dinosaurs of the East Coast
j QE862.O65 D59 2007
Yes, there were even dinosaurs on the East Coast. Dougal Dixon has written many books on dinosaurs.
Nodosaurus and Other Dinosaurs of the East Coast
j QE862.O65 D59 2007
Yes, there were even dinosaurs on the East Coast. Dougal Dixon has written many books on dinosaurs.
Web Sites
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BBC: Age of the Dinosaurs
Part of the BBC's section on Prehistoric Life, Dinosaurs offers a timeline of dinosaur life, information on the different types of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals -
Dinosaur Internet Mailing List Archive
Read the latest postings from this mailing list of Dinosaur scientists, hosted by the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. -
The Dinosauria
Online exhibits from the University of California Museum of Paleontology in Berkeley -
Dinosaurs
Information from the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian, Washington DC. -
Natural History Museum: Dino Directory
This site from the London museum allows you to look up a dinosaur by time period and continent. It is a guide to 127 of the most well-described dinosaurs, including over 600 images. -
New Scientist: Dinosaurs
"In recent years a wealth of stunning discoveries have transformed our understanding of dinosaurs. Learn about some of these by clicking on the timeline in our dinosaurs special report." Also includes the latest news about dinosaurs. -
Sue at the Field Museum
Check out the largest, most complete Tyrannosaurus rex at Chicago's natural history museum.
Pittsburgh Region
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Carnegie Museum of Natural History: Dinosaurs in Their Time
The new Dinosaur Hall illustrates the incredible diversity of Mesozoic life, placing the dinosaurs in dramatic new, scientifically accurate poses amidst the hundreds of plant and animal species that shared their environments. Check it out! -
Carnegie Magazine: Dippy's Anniversary
Learn about the lifesize dinosaur statue in front of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History
