pterosauria

An illustrated introduction to pterosaurs.

"Can you imagine swooping through the air like Hatzegopteryx, a giant of the ancient skies? Hatzegopteryx (hatz-eh-GOP-ter-iks) was one of the largest pterosaurs that ever lived; about the size of a small airplane. . . . gives children a glimpse into the life of the . . . Hatzegopteryx, from tiny chick to . . . winged predator, and how it made its living. Unlike many pterosaurs, this one was a terrestrial carnivore, spending its time hunting prey on land. Just like today's animals, prehistoric creatures had adaptations and behaviors that helped them survive in their habitat"--Provided by publisher.

"Take a trip back in time to meet the terrifying pterosaurs! Discover the different features of the early pterosaurs and the later pterodactyls. Find out how these unusual reptiles walked on land and took to the air, what they ate, how they hunted, and why they eventually died out"--Publisher.

"Compare and contrast the different flying reptiles to see which ones were the fastest, strongest, and smartest"--Provided by publisher.

"A young child adventures back in time to 80 million years ago to meet the pteranodon, one species of pterosaur, and learns what they ate, how they laid eggs, and how they lived with dinosaurs. This illustrated narrative nonfiction title includes a map of fossil findings, glossary, and further resources"--Provided by publisher.

Text and color illustrations explore the Pterosauria, or prehistoric flying reptiles.

"For 150 million years, the skies didn't belong to birds--they belonged to the pterosaurs. These flying reptiles, which include the pterodactyls, shared the world with the nonavian dinosaurs until their extinction 65 million years ago. Some pterosaurs, such as the giant azhdarchids, were the largest flying animals of all time, with wingspans exceeding thirty feet and standing heights comparable to modern giraffes. This richly illustrated book takes an unprecedented look at these astonishing creatures, presenting the latest findings on their anatomy, ecology, and extinction. Pterosaurs features some 200 stunning illustrations, including original paintings by Mark Witton and photos of rarely seen fossils. After decades of mystery, paleontologists have finally begun to understand how pterosaurs are related to other reptiles, how they functioned as living animals, and, despite dwarfing all other flying animals, how they managed to become airborne. Here you can explore the fossil evidence of pterosaur behavior and ecology, learn about the skeletal and soft-tissue anatomy of pterosaurs, and consider the newest theories about their cryptic origins. This one-of-a-kind book covers the discovery history, paleobiogeography, anatomy, and behaviors of more than 130 species of pterosaur, and also discusses their demise at the end of the Mesozoic; The most comprehensive book on pterosaurs ever published; features some 200 illustrations, including original paintings by the author; covers every known species and major group of pterosaurs; describes pterosaur anatomy, ecology, behaviors, diversity, and more; encourages further study with 500 references to primary pterosaur literature"--.

"Learn all about the ancient animals known as Pterosaurs, from where they lived to how they hunted for food."--Provided by publisher.

Describes with illustrations, photographs, and text, the variety of creatures that flew in the prehistoric skies.

Illustrations and text introduce young readers to the winged reptiles of the Mesozoic Era.