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Mistaken Extinction: Dinosaur Evolution and the Origin of Birds
After reading and viewing much more colorful dinosaur books this one seemed somewhat dry and gray at first.
MN
30 April 2014
Amazing
Strikes the right balance--not some populist claptrap and not as esoteric as many books aimed at professional paleontologists.
HM
21 April 2014
Agree: Best Book Ever
I first saw this book at the local library today.
XY
19 November 2010
good content
This ia a comprehensive approach to linking dinosaurs and birds.
ZQ
2 February 2007
Very entertaining!
I'm the type of person who rarely reads books for fun.
DR
6 December 2006
Thought provoking!
This is an extremely thorough, yet readable treatment of the subject of the evolution of birds and the non-extinction of dinosaurs.
UC
1 November 2005
My Dino Dreams come true!!!
This book rocked so hard it isn't even funny!!
BZ
29 October 2003
Comprehensive and very entertaining!
I originally bought this book for a class I'm taking, coincidentally being taught by one of the authors, Timothy Rowe.
ND
19 April 2003
Best Book Ever
If you love dinosaurs, this book is amazing.
GP
9 June 2001
best dino book in a long time
This book ties together the relationship between dinosaurs and birds in a readable, graphically pleasing format that would make a great gift book for an older dino fan.
Mistaken Extinction: Dinosaur Evolution and the Origin of Birds Review
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Extinction and non-extinction.
After reading and viewing much more colorful dinosaur books this one seemed somewhat dry and gray at first.
Amazing
Strikes the right balance--not some populist claptrap and not as esoteric as many books aimed at professional paleontologists.
Agree: Best Book Ever
I first saw this book at the local library today.
good content
This ia a comprehensive approach to linking dinosaurs and birds.
Very entertaining!
I'm the type of person who rarely reads books for fun.
Thought provoking!
This is an extremely thorough, yet readable treatment of the subject of the evolution of birds and the non-extinction of dinosaurs.
My Dino Dreams come true!!!
This book rocked so hard it isn't even funny!!
Comprehensive and very entertaining!
I originally bought this book for a class I'm taking, coincidentally being taught by one of the authors, Timothy Rowe.
Best Book Ever
If you love dinosaurs, this book is amazing.
best dino book in a long time
This book ties together the relationship between dinosaurs and birds in a readable, graphically pleasing format that would make a great gift book for an older dino fan.