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Collard, Sneed B., III

Reign of the Sea Dragons

(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Andrew Plant. Well-researched chapters tell of the now-extinct creatures (ichthyosaurs, plesiosaurs, mosasaurs) that populated the ancient seas during the Mesozoic era. Their characteristics, habitats, and diets, as revealed by fossilized remains, are discussed, and possible explanations for their extinction are posited. Though ponderous, the text is full of facts for budding paleontologists. Acrylic gouache illustrations and pencil drawings enhance the book. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

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