Revised and updated to take account of the most recent advances, this 2nd edition includes material on scientific progress in research into climate, disturbance effects and landscape change, and recent ideas on the causes of lake salinity.
Revised and updated to take account of the most recent advances, this 2nd edition includes material on scientific progress in research into climate, disturbance effects and landscape change, and recent ideas on the causes of lake salinity.
The fish faunas of continental South and Central America constitute one of the greatest concentrations of aquatic diversity on Earth, consisting of about ten percent of all living vertebrate species. This title explores the evolutionary origins of this unique ecosystem.
Recent research on the intriguing Allen Site in southwestern Nebraska and the nearby Medicine Creek sites has revealed a wealth of new information on the land and animal use of the early inhabitants.
An illustrated record book of theropod facts and figures--from the biggest to the fastest to the smartest. This compendium features more than 3,000 records, covers some 750 theropod species, and includes a wealth of illustrations ranging from diagrams and technical drawings to f…
An illustrated record book of theropod facts and figures--from the biggest to the fastest to the smartest. The theropod dinosaurs ruled the planet for millions of years, with species ranging from the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex to feathered raptors no bigger than turkeys. Dinosaur …