Out of Thin Air: Dinosaurs, Birds, and Earth's Ancient Atmosphere

by Peter D. Ward

Book Overview

For 65 million years dinosaurs ruled the Earth--until a deadly asteroid forced their extinction. But what accounts for the incredible longevity of dinosaurs? A renowned scientist now provides a startling explanation that is rewriting the history of the Age of Dinosaurs. Dinosaurs were pretty amazing creatures--real-life monsters that have the power to fascinate us. And their fiery Hollywood ending only serves to make the story that much more dramatic...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0309100615
• ISBN13: 9780309100618
• Release Date: September 2006
• Publisher: Joseph Henry Press
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"