Dinosaurs are one of the greatest mysteries in the history of the Earth. What did they look like? When did they appear? Which of the modern animals are dinosaurs closest to? When and why did these amazing creatures die out?
Immerse yourself in history and, along with paleontologists, understand the fossils, the layers of the earth's crust, and how our understanding of this mystery has changed over the past 200 years. You will learn:
how did paleontology start
who was the first person to discover dinosaur fossils
what are "bone wars" and who won them
how we determined the age of the Earth a hundred years ago and how we do it today
why some fossils have survived to this day, while others have not
did dinosaurs have feathers
what to do if you find a dinosaur and want to come up with a name for it,
as well as many other fascinating intricacies of paleontology!
The comic tells not only about dinosaurs, but also about how paleontologists work and how science has changed in the last 300 years.
Pages: 128 (offset). Hard cover
Dimensions: 222x160x15 mm
Series: Science comic
