The Handy Dinosaur Answer Book (Handy Answer Books) - Hardcover

Svarney, Thomas E.; Barnes-Svarney, Patricia

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0780807243 ISBN 13: 9780780807242

Publisher: Visible Ink Pr, 2003

Synopsis

Svarney, Thomas E., Barnes-Svarney, Patricia

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About the Author

Patricia Barnes-Svarney has been a science writer for more than 20 years, has a master’s degree in geography/geomorphology, and has worked professionally as an oceanographer. She is the author or coauthor of more than 30 books, including the award-winning New York Public Library Science Desk Reference. Thomas E. Svarney is a scientist, a naturalist, and an artist. They are the coauthors of The Handy Geology Answer Book, The Handy Math Answer Book, and The Handy Ocean Answer Book. He is the author of Skies of Fury: Weather Weirdness around the World and The Oryx Guide to Natural History. They live in Endicott, New York.

Review

"Simply and accurately written . . . presents material in an easy-to-use and readable format. The title promises handy answers and it delivers them."  American Reference Books Annual

"Offers even more information that is sure to keep the interest of any dinosaur lover, young and old. The Handy Dinosaur Answer Book” is a fine addition to any community library science collection."  Midwest Book Review

"Succinct, well-researched answers, photos and a Further Resource section make this exactly what it says, 'a smart reference.'"  Dig: The Archaeology Magazine for Kids

"This is a good book for the general reader and for public libraries."  American Association for the Advancement of Science's Science Books & Films: Your Online Review Guide to Science Resources for All Ages

"This collection of questions and answers about dinosaurs . . . lends itself to finding specific information in short sections. It will fascinate and motivate readers. Whether they read this book at length or just browse through it, readers will find it to be an excellent source of fundamental knowledge about an interesting subject."  National Science Teachers Association Recommends

"Excellently-designed. The style is always clear, somewhat condensed, and, fortunately, not oversimplified. A helpful and enjoyable gift to all amateurs and undergraduate students, who are interested in dinosaurs." —Zentralblatt für Geologie und Paläontologie (December 2011)

About this edition

• Publisher: Visible Ink Pr
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0780807243
• ISBN 13: 9780780807242
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 544