Dinosaurs of Africa

Dinosaurs of Africa

by Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan
Dinosaurs of Africa

Dinosaurs of Africa

by Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan

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Overview

African dinosaurs are no less signi¬ficant than their ‘celebrity’ cousins, such as T. rex, and they are just as magni¬ficent and fascinating. Their fossils have been discovered across the continent – from the Sahara Desert to the Karoo. Dinosaurs of Africa starts with a brief general introduction, which is followed by short chapters on different dinosaur species, including fish-eating, sociable and predatory dinosaurs, as well as those that were cannibals. It also introduces the biggest meat-eating dinosaur of all time. Details are given about where these creatures were found, the meaning of their scienti¬fic names, and their size and diet. Spectacular, colourful illustrations bring the dinosaurs vividly to life; photographs, maps and line drawings further illustrate the subject, while ‘Facts’, ‘Unsolved’ and ‘Up close’ boxes add to the intrigue. This new edition of the much-loved Famous Dinosaurs of Africa published in 2014 revitalises our idea of what these incredible animals may have been like, with: newly discovered species; the latest scienti¬fic information; updated terminology; vibrant new illustrations. Dinosaurs of Africa is written for children, but has appeal for anyone interested in dinosaurs. Sales points: The only kids’ guide to African dinosaurs. Reflects the latest scientific finds. Lively design with illustrations by famous artist. Instructions for five simple projects.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781775847717
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Publication date: 04/01/2021
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 64
File size: 62 MB
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About the Author

Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan holds a PhD from Wits, is a Fellow of UCT, and president of the Association of South African Women in Science and Engineering. In 2005, she received the Distinguished Women Scientist Award from the Department of Science and Technology. She is widely published in academic journals and popular media.

Table of Contents

Chapter One
Introduction

Chapter two
The first to be named

Chapter three
Early African dinosaurs

Chapter four
Sauropodomorph from South Africa

Chapter five
The fish-eating dinosaurs

Chapter six
The biggest meat-eating dinosaur of all time

Chapter seven
The armoured sauropods

Chapter eight
The Mesozoic lawnmower

Chapter nine
Ole wrinkle-face

Chapter ten
The long-necked giants of Tendaguru

Chapter eleven
The spiky African dinosaurs

Chapter twelve
The mythical monster

Chapter thirteen
The only Xhosa-named dinosaur

Chapter fourteen
The cannibal dinosaur

Chapter fifteen
Sociable dinosaurs

Chapter sixteen
The flying dinosaurs

Chapter seventeen
Five fun projects
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