Long, John A.

Traces the evolutionary history of fishes over the course of 500 million years, discussing fossil remains and their interpretation; and considers the importance of fish evolution to life on Earth. Includes illustrations and photographs.

Describes vertebrate life in Australia and New Zealand during the Mesozoic period, including amphibians, birds, and mammals, as well as dinosaurs and other reptiles.

A guide to dinosaurs, looking at the different eras of dinosaur life, discussing dinosaur anatomy, survival, flight, parenting, and record-breakers, tracing the history of dinosaur discovery, and featuring profiles of selected meat- and plant-eating dinosaurs. Includes three-dimensional illustrations.