Book Review: JPI Dinosaur Field Guide

There is also a section about the classification of dinosaurs, dividing them into the Ornithischia and Saurischia (the "bird-hipped" and "lizard-hipped" dinosaurs, respectively). These two groups are then further broken down to show the main families of dinosaurs. Also included is a section on the rather tedious process of describing and naming new species of dinosaurs. (Be sure to read my article "Brontosaurus versus Apatosaurus" for information about how scientists name animals.)

At the end of the book is a section which shows some of the best-known dinosaur fossil localities around the world, plus a short list of museums where you can see dinosaurs as well as a list of places to see dinosaurs in the field. (Be sure to visit my web site for more links to Natural History Museums, as well as State and National Parks that feature paleontology.) Also included are some recommended books about dinosaurs, dinosaur-related web sites and a brief glossary. The book also includes a fold-out poster of the different dinosaur species featured.

All in all, I was pleasantly surprised by Jurassic Park Dinosaur Field Guide. Although there is not much information about the individual species of dinosaurs and non-dinosaurs, the book is a good introduction to dinosaurs and paleontology for younger readers. After reading Dinosaur Field Guide, young paleontologists will be ready to tackle some of the other books I mentioned in my last article "Recommended Paleontology Books."

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