Baby Dinosaurs Eggs, Nests, and Recent Discoveries |
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| Author:
| Holmes, Thom
Holmes, Laurie |
| Series title: | The Dinosaur Library |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7660-2074-0 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2003 |
| Publisher: | Enslow Publishing, LLC
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $19.95USD $28.27 |
Book Description:
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When we think about dinosaurs, the first image that comes to mind is that of a monstrous giant. Yet every one of these dinosaurs began life as a baby hatched from an egg. The discovery of fossilized dinosaur nests and babies has revealed that even the largest of the large dinosaurs began life as tiny versions of their parents. How big were dinosaur eggs? How were they protected during incubation? How fast did dinosaur babies grow to adulthood? How did they protect themselves while...
More DescriptionWhen we think about dinosaurs, the first image that comes to mind is that of a monstrous giant. Yet every one of these dinosaurs began life as a baby hatched from an egg. The discovery of fossilized dinosaur nests and babies has revealed that even the largest of the large dinosaurs began life as tiny versions of their parents. How big were dinosaur eggs? How were they protected during incubation? How fast did dinosaur babies grow to adulthood? How did they protect themselves while young and small? Did the parents have a role in their survival? In this fascinating volume, readers will find the answers to these and other questions about dinosaur eggs, nests, and babies.