Eggs, Nests, and Baby Dinosaurs: A Look at Dinosaur ReproductionIndiana University Press, 1999 - 336 من الصفحات ... a brilliant combination of imagination and science--and one of the best popular science books of the year." --Library Journal (starred review) Presented with clarity and wit, Carpenter's exploration offers the very latest information on dinosaur eggs, hatchlings and babies, as well as a detailed look at dinosaur courtship, mating, nests, and physical development. Included: an extensive directory of dinosaur egg and baby discovery sites. |
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