Provides a glimpse into the lives of the flying reptiles, explaining what they were, what they looked like, where they lived, and explores the latest discoveries from paleontologists.
"Find out everything you wanted to know about prehistoric creatures of the sky in this brilliant fact-filled book!"--Back cover.
Examines the different kinds of prehistoric flying reptiles known as pterosaurs, who ruled the skies while the dinosaurs ruled the earth, discussing their flight, nesting and feeding habits, and relationship to birds.
Topics such as disease, injury and reproduction are also discussed. Separated from this text are 'Mark explains' boxes. Each of these explanations puts one specific species in the spotlight and focuses on its lifestyle.
Describes the flying cousins of dinosaurs known as pterosaurs.
These are not bats; most have long tails and are bigger than any bat. Dive into eyewitness testimonies; compare sightings through the author's detailed analysis. Expanded second edition, nonfiction