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'''''The Complete Guide to Prehistoric Life''''' is an encyclopedia featuring 111 of the prehistoric animals from the [[Walking With Dinosaurs|Walking With series]], as well as an additional one. It was published in 2006 by Firefly Books, and written by [[Tim Haines]] with [[Paul Chambers]]. |
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{{Infobox book |
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| name = The Complete Guide to Prehistoric Life |
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| image = Complete guide to prehistoric life.jpg |
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| authors = [[Tim Haines]]<br />Paul Chambers |
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| country = United Kingdom |
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| language = English |
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| genre = [[Reference work]] |
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| publisher = Firefly Books |
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| release_date = 1 October 2005 |
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| pages = 216 pages |
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| isbn = 1-55407-125-9 |
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| oclc = 60834094 |
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'''''The Complete Guide to Prehistoric Life''''' is a 2005<ref>{{Cite web |last=Palmer |first=Douglas |date=5 October 2005 |title=Book Review: Myriad monsters |url=https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg18825201-900-book-review-myriad-monsters/ |access-date=2022-04-25 |website=New Scientist |language=en-US}}</ref> [[encyclopedia]] featuring 111 of the prehistoric [[animals]] from the ''[[Walking with...]]'' [[Television program|series]], as well as an additional one (''[[Homo floresiensis]]''). It was published in 2005 by Firefly Books, and written by [[Tim Haines]] with Paul Chambers. It accompanies all of the main programs in the ''[[Walking with...]]'' series, including specials ''[[The Ballad of Big Al]]'', [[Land of Giants / The Giant Claw|''The Giant Claw'' and ''Land of Giants'']] but excluding ''[[Walking with Cavemen]]''.<ref name=":0" /> |
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== Contents == |
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The book is divided into four sections other than the Index and Glossary: the [[Paleozoic]], the [[Mesozoic]], the [[Cenozoic]], and the Timeline/Tree of Life. The previous three sections contain brief summaries of the time periods featured, and detailed entries for the featured animals. The lists of creatures are in the order they are shown in the book. |
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==Contents== |
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*[[Anomalocaris]] |
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*[[Trilobite]]s |
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*[[Haikouicthys]] |
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*[[Cameraceras]] |
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*[[Megalograptus]] |
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*[[Cephalaspis]] |
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*[[Brontoscorpio]] |
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*[[Pterygotus]] |
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*[[Dunkleosteus]] |
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*[[Stethacanthus]] |
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*[[Hynerpeton]] |
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*[[Hyneria]] |
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*[[Meganeura]] |
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*[[Petrolacosaurus]] |
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*[[Arthropleura]] |
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*[[Proterogyrinus]] |
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*[[Dimetrodon]] |
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*[[Seymouria]] |
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*[[Edaphosaurus]] |
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*[[Gorgonops]] |
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*[[Scutosaurus]] |
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*[[Diictodon]] |
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The book opens with an introduction by the authors reflecting on the making of the TV series. The book is then divided into three parts by era, first of which is The Rise of Life, which covers the [[Precambrian]] and the [[Paleozoic Era]]. The second part, The Age of Reptiles, covers the [[Mesozoic Era]]. The third and final part, The Age of Beasts, covers the [[Cenozoic Era]]. The book concludes with a timescale of life on earth, tree of life diagrams.<ref name=":0">{{cite book |title=The Complete Guide to Prehistoric Life |publisher=Tim Haines |year=2005 |isbn=1-55407-125-9}}</ref> |
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== Mesozoic == |
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*[[Proterosuchus]] |
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*[[Lystrosaurus]] |
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*[[Euparkeria]] |
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*[[Nothosaurus]] |
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*[[Cymbospondylus]] |
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*[[Tanystropheus]] |
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*[[Plateosaurus]] |
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*[[Placerias]] |
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*[[Thrinaxodon]] |
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*[[Coelophysis]] |
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*[[Peteinosaurus]] |
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*[[Postosuchus]] |
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*[[Ammonite]]s |
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*[[Leedsicthys]] |
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*[[Metriorhynchus]] |
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*[[Rhamphorhynchus (animal)|Rhamphorhynchus]] |
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*[[Ophthalmosaurus]] |
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*[[Liopleurodon]] |
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*[[Cryptoclidus]] |
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*[[Hybodus]] |
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*[[Eustreptospondylus]] |
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*[[Othnielia]] |
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*[[Diplodocus]] |
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*[[Brachiosaurus]] |
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*[[Anurognathus]] |
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*[[Stegosaurus]] |
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*[[Allosaurus]] |
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*[[Ornitholestes]] |
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*[[Iguanodon]] |
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*[[Tapejara]] |
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*[[Polacanthus]] |
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*[[Iberomesornis]] |
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*[[Utahraptor]] |
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*[[Ornithocheirus]] |
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*[[Koolasuchus]] |
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*[[Leaellynasaura]] |
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*[[Sarcosuchus]] |
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*[[Giganotosaurus]] |
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*[[Argentinosaurus]] |
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*[[Pteranodon]] |
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*[[Therizinosaurus]] |
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*[[Tarbosaurus]] |
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*[[Mononykus]] |
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*[[Velociraptor]] |
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*[[Protoceratops]] |
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*[[Archelon]] |
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*[[Elasmosaurus]] |
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*[[Tylosaurus]] |
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*[[Xiphactinus]] |
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*[[Hesperornis]] |
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*[[Tyrannosaurus]] |
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*[[Torosaurus]] |
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*[[Ankylosaurus]] |
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*[[Anatotitan]] |
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*[[Didelphodon]] |
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== Reception == |
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Stuart Sumida, writing in ''[[The Quarterly Review of Biology]],'' stated that "The authors make a valiant attempt to clear locality and phylogenetic perspectives, but it is a mixed bag. They are properly up to date on the theropod origin of feathers and birds, yet they are a quarter century behind on mammalian ancestors, still calling them mammal-like reptiles as opposed to [[Synapsida]]." He also noted that "a survey of colleagues generated a list of errors in virtually every section of the book" but concluded that the book is "a visual tour de force, confirming that computer generated (CG)-based reconstructions have justifiably joined the more traditional disciplines of sculpture, drawing, and painting in [[Paleoart|paleobiological art]]. In the end, it is visually impressive, but its textual potential remains unrealized."<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Sumida|first=Stuart S|date=March 2007|title=The Complete Guide to Prehistoric Life. By Tim Haines and Paul Chambers. Buffalo (New York): Firefly Books . $35.00. 216 p; ill.; index. {{text|ISBN}}: 1‐55407‐125‐9. 2006.|url=https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/10.1086/513334|journal=The Quarterly Review of Biology|language=en|volume=82|issue=1|pages=42|doi=10.1086/513334|issn=0033-5770}}</ref> |
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*[[Gastornis]] |
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*[[Leptictidium]] |
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*[[Godinotia]] |
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*[[Propalaeotherium]] |
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*[[Ambulocetus]] |
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*[[Andrewsarchus]] |
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*[[Embolotherium]] |
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*[[Moeritherium]] |
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*[[Arsinoitherium]] |
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*[[Basilosaurus]] |
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*[[Dorudon]] |
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*[[Apidium]] |
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*[[Hyaenodon]] |
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*[[Entelodon]] |
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*[[Indricotherium]] |
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*[[Cynodictis]] |
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*[[Chalicotherium]] |
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*[[Deinotherium]] |
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*[[Ancylotherium]] |
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*[[Dinofelis]] |
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*[[Australopithecus afarensis]] |
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*[[Carcharodon megalodon]] |
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*[[Odobenocetops]] |
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*[[Smilodon]] |
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*[[Phorusrhacos]] |
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*[[Megatherium]] |
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*[[Macrauchenia]] |
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*[[Doedicurus]] |
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*[[Megaloceros]] |
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*[[Panthera leo]] |
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*[[Homo neanderthalensis]] |
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*[[Mammuthus]] |
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*[[Coelodonta]] |
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*[[Homo sapiens]] |
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*[[Homo floresiensis]] |
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Joanna K. Kowalewska and Michał Kowalewski writing in ''[[Palaeontologia Electronica]]'' found that "The compendium’s encyclopedic scope makes the guide necessarily akin to a cookbook. That is, you don’t read it for its plot. But, as with all successful encyclopedic renderings, its value resides in its detailed, beautifully illustrated, and lucidly organized descriptions. In this case, descriptions pertain to the most exciting topic of all: the fossils." They conclude, "All in all, ''The Complete Guide to Prehistoric Life'' is a great encyclopedic compendium, especially for those who are interested in spectacular fossils or happen to have pre-college family members. The book also has a potential to evolve into a valuable teaching reference for K-12 educators, who develop courses that include aspects of paleontology and evolution."<ref>{{Cite journal|last1=Kowalewska|first1=Joanna K.|last2=Kowalewski|first2=Michał|date=2010|title=THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO PREHISTORIC LIFE Reviewed by Joanna K. Kowalewska and Michał Kowalewski|url=https://www.uv.es/~pardomv/pe/2010_1/books/guide.htm|journal=Palaeontologia Electronica|volume=13|issue=1}}</ref> |
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==List of Creatures not Featured in the Book== |
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== References == |
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The following prehistoric creatures have been featured in the Walking with... series or have been featured in their encyclopedias, but have not been given their own page. They include creatures from [[Walking with Monsters]], [[Walking with Dinosaurs]], [[Walking with Beasts]], [[Walking with Cavemen]], [[The Ballad of Big Al]], [[Chased By dinosaurs]], and [[Sea Monsters]]. |
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{{Reflist}} |
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{{Walking with}} |
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*[[Mesothelae]] |
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*[[Rhinesuchus]] (identified as labyrinthodont) |
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*[[Ericiolacerta]] (identified as therocephalyian) |
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Complete Guide To Prehistoric Life}} |
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'''Walking with Dinosaurs''' |
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[[Category:2006 non-fiction books]] |
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*[[Muttaburrasaurus]] |
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[[Category:Non-fiction books about dinosaurs]] |
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*[[Triceratops]] (shown dead) |
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[[Category:Paleontology books]] |
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*[[Dromaeosaurus]] (not identified) |
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[[Category:Encyclopedias of science]] |
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*[[Steropodon]] (not identified, live-acted by a [[coati]]) |
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[[Category:Walking with...]] |
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*[[Plesioliopleurodon]] (not identified) |
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*[[Deinosuchus]] (not identified) |
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*[[Parksosaurus]] (not identified) |
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*[[Dinilysia]] (not identified, live-acted by a [[python]]) |
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*[[Saurophthirus]] (not identified, live-acted by a [[mite]]) |
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*[[Dryosaurus]] (not identified) |
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'''Walking with Beasts''' |
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*[[Hipiddion]] (shown dead, not identified) |
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*[[Formicium]] (identified as ant) |
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*[[Eurotamandua]] |
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'''Walking with Cavemen''' |
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*[[Gigantopithecus]] |
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*[[Paranthropus]] |
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*[[Homo habilis]] |
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*[[Homo ergaster]] |
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*[[Homo erectus]] |
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*[[Homo heidelbergensis]] |
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'''The Ballad of Big Al''' |
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*[[Apatosaurus]] |
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'''Chased by Dinosaurs''' |
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*[[Azhdarcho]] |
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*[[Saurolophus]] |
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'''Sea Monsters''' |
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*[[Halisaurus]] |
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*[[Bothriolepis]] (identified as placoderm) |
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*[[Astraspis]] (shown dead, not identified) |
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== Works Cited == |
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Latest revision as of 13:47, 22 August 2024
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| Authors | Tim Haines Paul Chambers |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Reference work |
| Publisher | Firefly Books |
Publication date | 1 October 2005 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Pages | 216 pages |
| ISBN | 1-55407-125-9 |
| OCLC | 60834094 |
The Complete Guide to Prehistoric Life is a 2005[1] encyclopedia featuring 111 of the prehistoric animals from the Walking with... series, as well as an additional one (Homo floresiensis). It was published in 2005 by Firefly Books, and written by Tim Haines with Paul Chambers. It accompanies all of the main programs in the Walking with... series, including specials The Ballad of Big Al, The Giant Claw and Land of Giants but excluding Walking with Cavemen.[2]
Contents
[edit]The book opens with an introduction by the authors reflecting on the making of the TV series. The book is then divided into three parts by era, first of which is The Rise of Life, which covers the Precambrian and the Paleozoic Era. The second part, The Age of Reptiles, covers the Mesozoic Era. The third and final part, The Age of Beasts, covers the Cenozoic Era. The book concludes with a timescale of life on earth, tree of life diagrams.[2]
Reception
[edit]Stuart Sumida, writing in The Quarterly Review of Biology, stated that "The authors make a valiant attempt to clear locality and phylogenetic perspectives, but it is a mixed bag. They are properly up to date on the theropod origin of feathers and birds, yet they are a quarter century behind on mammalian ancestors, still calling them mammal-like reptiles as opposed to Synapsida." He also noted that "a survey of colleagues generated a list of errors in virtually every section of the book" but concluded that the book is "a visual tour de force, confirming that computer generated (CG)-based reconstructions have justifiably joined the more traditional disciplines of sculpture, drawing, and painting in paleobiological art. In the end, it is visually impressive, but its textual potential remains unrealized."[3]
Joanna K. Kowalewska and Michał Kowalewski writing in Palaeontologia Electronica found that "The compendium’s encyclopedic scope makes the guide necessarily akin to a cookbook. That is, you don’t read it for its plot. But, as with all successful encyclopedic renderings, its value resides in its detailed, beautifully illustrated, and lucidly organized descriptions. In this case, descriptions pertain to the most exciting topic of all: the fossils." They conclude, "All in all, The Complete Guide to Prehistoric Life is a great encyclopedic compendium, especially for those who are interested in spectacular fossils or happen to have pre-college family members. The book also has a potential to evolve into a valuable teaching reference for K-12 educators, who develop courses that include aspects of paleontology and evolution."[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Palmer, Douglas (5 October 2005). "Book Review: Myriad monsters". New Scientist. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
- ^ a b The Complete Guide to Prehistoric Life. Tim Haines. 2005. ISBN 1-55407-125-9.
- ^ Sumida, Stuart S (March 2007). "The Complete Guide to Prehistoric Life. By Tim Haines and Paul Chambers. Buffalo (New York): Firefly Books . $35.00. 216 p; ill.; index. ISBN: 1‐55407‐125‐9. 2006". The Quarterly Review of Biology. 82 (1): 42. doi:10.1086/513334. ISSN 0033-5770.
- ^ Kowalewska, Joanna K.; Kowalewski, Michał (2010). "THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO PREHISTORIC LIFE Reviewed by Joanna K. Kowalewska and Michał Kowalewski". Palaeontologia Electronica. 13 (1).