"Dave Hone and Mark Witton bring dinosaurs to life. Blending rigorous science with accessible ideas they put more than flesh on fossilised bones, they animate these ancient creatures, extrapolate behaviour, give them character and personality. And here they use all the evidence to reshape some of paleontologies most enigmatic yet mysterious animals - the bizarre big-finned , curly clawed spinosaurs. After years of lost specimens, dodgy deals and ferocious scientific debate Dave and Mark bravely confront the controversies and introduce us to what we know and what it means. Its a joyous journey from the past to the present as these magnificent species rise from the pages to inhabit our prehistoric dreams!" -- Chris Packham "Dave Hone and Mark Witton bring dinosaurs to life. Blending rigorous science with accessible ideas they put more than flesh on fossilised bones, they animate these ancient creatures, extrapolate behaviour, give them character and personality. And here they use all the evidence to reshape some of paleontologies most enigmatic yet mysterious animals - the bizarre big-finned , curly clawed spinosaurs. After years of lost specimens, dodgy deals and ferocious scientific debate Dave and Mark bravely confront the controversies and introduce us to what we know and what it means.
Its a joyous journey from the past to the present as these magnificent species rise from the pages to inhabit our prehistoric dreams!" -- Chris Packham "The lineage of an elusive yet fascinating dinosaur is teased apart with thoughtfulness and rigor . Spinosaur Tales will delight dinosaur fanatics and casual readers alike. Its balance of science and speculation is well suited to its unique subject matter." -- The Washington Independent Review of Books "The lineage of an elusive yet fascinating dinosaur is teased apart with thoughtfulness and rigor . Spinosaur Tales will delight dinosaur fanatics and casual readers alike. Its balance of science and speculation is well suited to its unique subject matter." -- The Washington Independent Review of Books "Hone and Wilson''s lucid narrative not only informs readers about spinosaurs and where they fit into the Cretaceous ecosystem, it also demonstrates how modern paleontologists manage to draw plausible inferences from the scattered bits and pieces ancient life leaves behind." -- Natural History magazine "Hone and Wilson''s lucid narrative not only informs readers about spinosaurs and where they fit into the Cretaceous ecosystem, it also demonstrates how modern paleontologists manage to draw plausible inferences from the scattered bits and pieces ancient life leaves behind.
" -- Natural History magazine "Hone and Witton are adroitly informative and entertaining in explaining everything science currently knows about spinosaur anatomy, biology, and behavior. The book has imaginative color illustrations, bone cross-sections, and most-likely anatomical reconstructions. The use of that signature spinal ridge? The strength of those dangling claws? The evolutionary development of that long toothy snout? Hone and Witton cover it all in fast-paced prose entirely accessible to non-specialists. pinosaur Tales brings together most of what''s known about this remarkable group and crafts it all into a handy, informative overview." -- Open Letters "Hone and Witton are adroitly informative and entertaining in explaining everything science currently knows about spinosaur anatomy, biology, and behavior. The book has imaginative color illustrations, bone cross-sections, and most-likely anatomical reconstructions. The use of that signature spinal ridge? The strength of those dangling claws? The evolutionary development of that long toothy snout? Hone and Witton cover it all in fast-paced prose entirely accessible to non-specialists. pinosaur Tales brings together most of what''s known about this remarkable group and crafts it all into a handy, informative overview.
" -- Open Letters " Spinosaurus and relatives are some of the strangest flesh-eating dinosaurs and they are contenders with T. rex for the title of scariest dinosaur. Hone and Witton provide an authoritative account of the recent rush of new specimens and news research that seeks to understand how these remarkable animals hunted and swam." -- Michael J. Benton, author Dinosaurs: New Visions of a Lost World " Spinosaurus and relatives are some of the strangest flesh-eating dinosaurs and they are contenders with T. rex for the title of scariest dinosaur. Hone and Witton provide an authoritative account of the recent rush of new specimens and news research that seeks to understand how these remarkable animals hunted and swam." -- Michael J.
Benton, author Dinosaurs: New Visions of a Lost World "An unauthorized biography of one of the most famous but elusive dinosaurs. Once an obscure species, Spinosaurus is now among the most iconic dinosaurs, although so much about it remains shrouded in mystery. If you want to encounter the real Spinosaurus , and understand what we know and don''t know about it, read this book. Written by a leading paleontologist and illustrated by one of the world''s premier paleoartists, Spinosaur Tales is a thoroughly researched, well crafted, and beautifully illustrated guide to the newest celebrity dinosaur . " -- Steve Brusatte, bestselling author of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs "An unauthorized biography of one of the most famous but elusive dinosaurs. Once an obscure species, Spinosaurus is now among the most iconic dinosaurs, although so much about it remains shrouded in mystery. If you want to encounter the real Spinosaurus , and understand what we know and don''t know about it, read this book. Written by a leading paleontologist and illustrated by one of the world''s premier paleoartists, Spinosaur Tales is a thoroughly researched, well crafted, and beautifully illustrated guide to the newest celebrity dinosaur .
" -- Steve Brusatte, bestselling author of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs "A comprehensive overview of modern research into spinosaurs . Dinosaur enthusiasts will find much of interest." -- Publishers Weekly "A comprehensive overview of modern research into spinosaurs . Dinosaur enthusiasts will find much of interest." -- Publishers Weekly "The only book on spinosaurs you will ever need. A detailed, factually accurate, and up-to-date insight into the world of some of the most peculiar dinosaurs." -- Dr Dean Lomax, author of The Secret Lives of Dinosaurs "The only book on spinosaurs you will ever need. A detailed, factually accurate, and up-to-date insight into the world of some of the most peculiar dinosaurs.
" -- Dr Dean Lomax, author of The Secret Lives of Dinosaurs "Hone and Witton aim to bring the creature to life with their well-illustrated book. Its introductory chapter is particularly useful, summarizing how paleontologists'' knowledge of the spinosaur has changed over time. Recommend to any dinosaur fanatic." -- Library Journal "Hone and Witton aim to bring the creature to life with their well-illustrated book. Its introductory chapter is particularly useful, summarizing how paleontologists'' knowledge of the spinosaur has changed over time. Recommend to any dinosaur fanatic." -- Library Journal.