Dinosaurs, Spitfires, and Sea Dragons


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Christopher McGowan sets out to solve some of the enduring mysteries about dinosaurs and other prehistoric reptiles. He makes fascinating comparisons between living and extinct animals while presenting topics that range from gigantism to intellect. In addition to exploring the natural history of the Mesozoic Era, McGowan draws on science and engineering concepts to explain curiosities such as the similarities between the aerodynamics of pteranodons and Spitfire planes.

Author: Christopher McGowan
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Published: 01/01/1992
Pages: 384
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.60lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.97w x 0.84d
ISBN13: 9780674207707
ISBN10: 067420770X
BISAC Categories:
- Nature | Fossils
- Science | Earth Sciences | General