Dinosaurs, spitfires and sea dragons. McGowan, Christopher.
BAC1679 Harvard University Press, Cambridge MA: 1992. Octavo, paperback, 365 pp., black and white illustrations. BRAND NEW.<P> Comparisons are made between living and extinct animals with reference to gigantism and intellect. The natural history of the Mesozoic Era is explored. DUSTWRAPPER TEXT Christopher McGowan sets out to solve same of the enduring mysteries about dinosaurs and other prehistoric reptiles. He makes fascinating comparisons between living and extinct animals while presenting topics that range from gigantism to intellect. In addition to exploring the natural history of the Mesozoic Era, McGowan draws on science and engineering concepts to explain curiosities such as the similarities between the aerodynamics of pteranodons and Spitfire planes. ISBN: 9780674207707 $60.00AUD Click here to order or message the dealer
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