Dinosaurs, Spitfires, and Sea Dragons (Revised)

Author/Contributor(s):	McGowan, Christopher
Publisher:	Harvard University Press
Date:	01/01/1992
Binding:	Paperback
Condition:	NEW

Christopher McGowan sets out to solve some of the enduring mysteries about dinosaurs and other prehistoric reptiles. He makes fascinating comparisons between living and extinct animals while presenting topics that range from gigantism to intellect. In addition to exploring the natural history of the Mesozoic Era, McGowan draws on science and engineering concepts to explain curiosities such as the similarities between the aerodynamics of pteranodons and Spitfire planes.