Dinosaurs fascinate people of all ages throughout the world and are icons of our natural and ecological history. These 24 delightful lectures take you deeply into the dinosaurs’ world, through topics such as:
A Spectacular Diversity of Species—Comprising 900 dinosaur species, get to know the two major taxonomic groups of Saurischia, including the famous, fearsome predators, and Ornithischia, containing numerous herbivores, with a huge range of unusual body types and striking physical features; Wonders of Dinosaur Discovery—Delve deeply into the remarkable fossils that record and reveal the dinosaurs’ world; investigate the environments and ecosystems where fossils are found, and how scientists find and date dinosaur remains; Remarkable Behavior and Lifestyles—Discover how these amazing creatures ate and digested food; learn what science reveals about their mating and intraspecies behavior, how they nested and cared for their young, and the harsh toll that living took on their bodies and bones; A Renaissance in Paleontology—Observe how the use of CT scans, microscopes, geochemical analysis, and isotope profiles reveal minute details of dinosaurs’ sensory capacities, locomotion, diets, geographic range, thermoregulation, and more; Outlandish Anatomical Features and Their Uses—Find out what accounts for the bizarre anatomy of many dinosaur species—from meter-long claws and feathered tails to pompadour-like head crests, clubbed tails, bony frills, dorsal sails, spikes, and beaks; Amazing Creatures That Lived alongside the Dinosaurs—Take the measure of the range of picturesque animals that shared the dinosaurs’ ecosystems, from huge marine and flying reptiles to herbivorous crocodiles, carnivorous amphibians, and a colorful menagerie of ancient mammals;
Through Professor Curry Rogers’ thrilling commentary, enriched by stunning imagery of the creatures of the Mesozoic, Rediscovering the Age of Dinosaurs offers you a breathtaking view of the panorama of life on our planet.
