Dinosaurs

Dr. Thomas R. Holtz, Jr. (self-proclaimed “King of the Dino Geeks”) is one of the world’s leading experts on tyrannosaurs. He is the faculty director of the science and global change program at the University of Maryland in College Park and a research associate in the department of paleobiology, Nation Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution.Luis V. Rey is the winner of the Lazendorf PaleoArt Award, the most prestigious international award recognizing achievement in paleontological scientific illustration. He lives in London, England.

“Anyone with even a passing interest in dinosaurs should not miss this journey into their diverse and strange world. Holtz and his colleagues fill the book with fascinating details ranging from discoveries of new species (e.g., a sauropod, Amphicoelias, with a mass of 18 elephants) to old favorites (e.g., Tyrannosaurus rex, which may have lived and hunted in packs). They cover major and minor groups, predator-prey relations, social interactions within species, habitats and habits, and evolutionary trends. With its conversational tone and Rey’s engaging illustrations, the book should appeal to young adults and a general audience alike.”—Science“This eye-catching imagination grabber will be enjoyed (on different levels) by dinophiles of all ages.”—School Library Journal (starred review)“A rich and informative treatment of everything related to dinosaurs . . . Even the higher-level concepts are presented remarkably clearly.”—Horn Book Review“Truly sets a standard for reference material.”—Prehistoric Times“Beautifully written and illustrated . . . valuable in the middle through secondary classrooms.”—National Science Teachers Association“Encyclopaedic in scope and exceeds all expectations. A superior book the young dinosaur lover in your life will cherish.”—January Magazine“Would work beautifully as a gift for a paleontology-minded preteen . . . or any adults.”—Wordcandy“An outstanding resource . . . Dinosaur fans seeking exhaustive information . . . need look no farther than Holtz’s scientifically oriented but accessible account.”—Publishers Weekly“I am holding a treasure . . . This is a book that should have pride of place on any bookshelf.”—Roger Smith, publisher, Dinosaurnews Online“This is the most comprehensive, up-to-date dinosaur book for enthusiasts of all ages, professional or non-professional in experience.”—Dino Russ's Lair