Dinosaurs: The Encyclopedia, Supplement 3 (Dinosaurs the Encyclopedia)
Posted on Sep.30, 2010, under Veterinary Book
This reference work is the third supplement to Dinosaurs: The Encyclopedia (a 1998 American Library Association Outstanding Reference Book) and follows the intent and format of the encyclopedia and the first two supplements. This continuation of what is now the standard encyclopedia provides up-to-date concepts, based on the latest original research of paleontologists, on such topics as the Mesozoic Era; new discoveries, ideas and studies; ectothermy versus endothermy; dinosaurs and birds;
September 30th, 2010 on 6:25 pm
Following in the footsteps of the original, the suppliment provides a detailed account of dinosaur research in the last couple of years. It covers both newly discovered species, as well as revisions of old ones, and goes at some length into general controversies about the life and extinction of the dinosaurs as well. Like the original, it makes no concessions to the lay person. But if you can follow the lingo, it’s got all the information you could want, and lots of cool pictures to boot.
September 30th, 2010 on 7:01 pm
If you want to find all there is known about each and every dinosaur, this is the place to look. It’s technically comprehensive, accurate and complete. An overwhelming undertaking. Required reading for the serious dino-freak.
September 30th, 2010 on 7:26 pm
If you already have Glut’s “Dinosaurs: The Encyclopedia” and the previous four supplements, the (A) you have used up nine inches of shelf space, and (B) you need this fifth supplement, which as usual is basically a distilled essence of the last eighteen months’ primary literature on dinosaurs. If you don’t have the core volume, then that is _definitely_ where to start, rather than with this supplement.
September 30th, 2010 on 9:08 pm
Want to know whatever happened to Brontosaurus? Look it up! For the budding enthusiast who is not quite sure what all the jargon means, a dictionary of terms is included in the back. If you are serious or want to be serious about the study of dinosaurs, Glut’s encyclopedia is the place to start. Personally, I plan to purchase any and all future supplements to this wonderful bible of dinosaur science.