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Famous Dinosaurs of Africa

Although African dinosaurs make a significant contribution to palaeontology, they are often omitted from books in favour of better-known species like... more
Author:
Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan
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Softcover
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Short description

Although African dinosaurs make a significant contribution to palaeontology, they are often omitted from books in favour of better-known species like T. Rex.

Long description

Although African dinosaurs make a significant contribution to palaeontology, they are often omitted from books in favour of better-known species like T. Rex. But their fossils have been discovered across the continent - from the Sahara Desert and the dusty plains of Kenya and Tanzania to the sandstone flats of the Karoo - and they are no less magnificent or fascinating than their 'celebrity' cousins. Famous dinosaurs of Africa is written for children, but has broad appeal for anyone interested in learning more about dinosaurs. A brief general introduction is followed by short chapters on dinosaur species, among them those that were fish-eating, sociable, predatory, etc, as well as those that were cannibals, and the biggest meat-eating dinosaur of all time - the thread being that they all come from Africa. Details are given about where they were found, the meaning of their scientific names, and their size and diet. Spectacular, colourful illustrations bring the creatures vividly to life; photographs, maps and line drawings further illustrate the subject, while 'Unsolved' and 'Up close' panels add to the intrigue.

Product details

Illustrator:
Luis Rey
Imprint:
Struik
Publisher:
Random House Struik
ISBN:
9781770075887
Publication date:
March 2008
Length:
280mm
Width:
215mm
Thickness:
5mm
Weight:
362g
Pages:
64
Illustrations:
full colour illustrations
Readership:
Age: 09 - 12
Audience:
Children
Illustrations:
70 Photographs, 50 illustrations
Pages:
64
Illustrated:
True

additional information

Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan is a distinguished scientist and palaeobiologist. She 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 Woman in Science' award from the Department of Science and Technology. She is widely published in academic journals and popular media. This is her first children's book. Luis Rey is an illustrator, painter, sculptor and author. A full-time palaeo-artist, his digital paintings of dinosaurs have appeared in many publications and his work has been featured in exhibitions in the USA and UK. Of Spanish-Mexican heritage, he lives and works in London.

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  Famous Dinosaurs of Africa - a feast for the mind
Reviewed by Unknown from Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa on 25 March 2008
63 of 109 people found the following review helpful:

My sons are crazy about this book. It is 'eye-candy' for every child who has expressed an interest in dinosaurs. As I've discovered, the adults will love it too!

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  Wonderfull book for chindren and adults!
Reviewed by Unknown from Cape Town, South Africa on 01 March 2008
53 of 95 people found the following review helpful:

It is a must have a book for any child in Africa and world. What an exiting book!

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  A winner for kids and adults!
Reviewed by Unknown from Cape Town, South Africa on 26 March 2008
50 of 105 people found the following review helpful:

This book is super and interesting and the format is lovely. My two girls love it and it is good to read a book with a focus on Africa rather than the northern hemisphere dinosaurs.

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