Michael J. Benton Volgorde van de boeken

A stunningly illustrated guide to these extraordinary creatures from a world-renowned paleontologist Paleobiology has advanced from a speculative subject to a cutting-edge science. Today, researchers are applying the latest forensic technologies to the fossil record, revealing startling new insights into the lives of dinosaurs. This illustrated guide explores the behavior, evolution, physiology, and extinction of dinosaurs, taking readers inside the mysterious world of these marvelous animals. With specially commissioned illustrations by Bob Nicholls, Dinosaur Behavior explains how the dinosaurs lived and courted, fought and fed, signaled and interacted with each other, and much more. Features a wealth of breathtaking illustrations throughout Offers new perspectives on the prehistoric world inhabited by dinosaurs Sheds light on how dinosaurs actually looked, how they moved, and how fast they ran Explains the feeding habits of carnivores, herbivores, scavengers, and solitary hunters Discusses sight, hearing, smell, spatial orientation, and intelligence Brings to life the social behavior of dinosaurs, from mating and parenting to herd dynamics and migration Takes readers behind the scenes of the latest, most thrilling discoveries

A journey through the great mass extinction events that have shaped our Earth.

Exploring themes of time and memory, the collection unfolds in four groups of poems that begin with personal reflections rooted in the author's experiences in Sheffield and Denmark. As the collection progresses, it expands to examine the interplay between poetry and visual arts, and confronts pressing contemporary issues, particularly environmental degradation and the climate crisis. A unique aspect is the connection between poetry and other art forms, such as music and painting, illustrating how time and memory intertwine across different mediums.

A superb one-volume dinosaur encyclopedia that brings a world of knowledge to your fingertips.

Develop a love for poetry at key stage three with the trusted Touchstones series. This diverse selection of over 150 poems features thought-provoking contemporary voices and much-loved favourites. Touchstones: A Teaching Anthology of Poetry will help you to: · Explain and contextualise poems across a broad range of genres and themes · Support your lessons with over 100 ready-made activities designed for independent, paired and group work · Challenge your students with additional activities specifically designed to stretch their learning · Build the skills required for the poetry element of the latest GCSE English Literature specifications, with chapters dedicated to comparative and unseen poetry · Introduce a range of poets commonly studied at GCSE, from William Wordsworth to Imtiaz Dharker · Introduce a range of contemporary poets, such as Kate Clanchy and Holly McNish, alongside more familiar classics · Support the implementation of the 2014 national curriculum at Key Stage 3 Michael Benton has recently published a new collection of poetry: 'In the Mind's Eye'. Available in bookstores now.

An illustrated guide to our astonishing new understanding of dinosaurs, with the latest science and the most accurate and visually stunning palaeoart.

Dieses fantasievolle Bilderbuch entführt Kinder in die Welt der Dinosaurier durch die Erzählungen von Tony T-Rex. Es bietet spannende Einblicke in das Leben der Urzeitriesen, ergänzt durch ein Dino-Glossar, eine Weltkarte und Tipps zum Fossiliensuchen. Ein spielerischer Einstieg in die Paläontologie für Vorschulkinder!

In diesem bunten Sachbuch erzählt ein Mammut spannende Geschichten über Eiszeitbewohner wie Säbelzahntiger und Titanoboa. Mit lustigen Illustrationen werden Kinder ab fünf Jahren spielerisch an Paläontologie und Themen wie Klimawandel herangeführt. Ein Glossar erklärt Fachbegriffe, während die Abenteuer für viel Spaß sorgen.

‘If you want to know how we know what we know about dinosaurs, read this book!’ Steve Brusatte

An expert palaeontologist reveals how our understanding of the dinosaurs has been transformed by huge strides in technology in the 21st century.