Africa is famous for its animal life, but the creatures roaming the region were quite different millions of years ago. Discover how African dinosaurs lived and what they had in common with todayÕs animals.

The date is January 11, 1911. A young German paleontologist, accompanied only by a guide, a cook, four camels, and a couple of camel drivers, reaches the lip of the vast Bahariya Depression after a long trek across the bleak plateau of the western desert of Egypt. The scientist, Ernst Freiherr Stromer von Reichenbach, hopes to find fossil evidence of early mammals. In this, he will be disappointed, for the rocks here will prove to be much older than he thinks. They are nearly a hundred million years old. Stromer is about to learn that he has walked into the age of the dinosaurs. At the bottom of the Bahariya Depression, Stromer will find the remains of four immense and entirely new dinosaurs, along with dozens of other unique specimens. But there will be reversals—shipments delayed for years by war, fossils shattered in transit, stunning personal and professional setbacks. Then, in a single cataclysmic night, all of his work will be destroyed and Ernst Stromer will slip into history and be forgotten. The date is January 11, 2000—eighty-nine years to the day after Stromer descended into Bahariya. Another young paleontologist, Ameri-can graduate student Josh Smith, has brought a team of fellow scientists to Egypt to find Stromer’s dinosaur graveyard and resurrect the German pioneer’s legacy. After weeks of digging, often under appalling conditions, they fail utterly at rediscovering any of Stromer’s dinosaur species. Then, just when they are about to declare defeat, Smith’s team discovers a dinosaur of such staggering immensity that it will stun the world of paleontology and make headlines around the globe. Masterfully weaving together history, science, and human drama, The Lost Dinosaurs of Egypt is the gripping account of not one but two of the twentieth century’s great expeditions of discovery.

African dinosaurs make a significant contribution to palaeontology, but they are often omitted from books in favour of better-known species like T. Rex. But their fossils have been discovered across the continent – from the Sahara Desert and the dusty plains of Kenya and Tanzania to the sandstone flats of the Karoo – and they are no less magnificent or fascinating than their 'celebrity' cousins. Famous Dinosaurs of Africa is written for children, but has broad appeal for anyone interested in learning more about dinosaurs. A brief general introduction is followed by short chapters on dinosaur species, among them those that were fish-eating, sociable, predatory, etc, as well as those that were cannibals, and the biggest meat-eating dinosaur of all time – the thread being that they all come from Africa. Details are given about where they were found, the meaning of their scientific names, and their size and diet. Spectacular, colourful illustrations bring the creatures vividly to life; photographs, maps and line drawings further illustrate the subject, while 'Unsolved' and 'Up close' panels add to the intrigue.

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 62. Chapters: Allosaurus, Spinosaurus, Massospondylus, Carcharodontosaurus, Ceratosaurus, Kentrosaurus, List of African dinosaurs, Aardonyx, Giraffatitan, Abrictosaurus, Cetiosaurus, Ouranosaurus, Sigilmassasaurus, Paranthodon, Dryosaurus, Nigersaurus, Tornieria, Afrovenator, Megapnosaurus, Antetonitrus, Suchomimus, Elrhazosaurus, Elaphrosaurus, Lurdusaurus, Deltadromeus, Lesothosaurus, Kangnasaurus, Berberosaurus, Eocursor, Paralititan, Heterodontosaurus, Melanorosaurus, Gyposaurus, Malawisaurus, Jobaria, Bahariasaurus, Eucnemesaurus, Brachiosaurus nougaredi, Lycorhinus, Plateosauravus, Rugops, Dicraeosaurus, Angolatitan, Kryptops, Algoasaurus, Euskelosaurus, Nqwebasaurus, Kemkemia, Aegyptosaurus, Lanasaurus, Australodocus, Eocarcharia, Tazoudasaurus, Atlasaurus, Stormbergia, Tendaguria, Ignavusaurus, Cristatusaurus, Fabrosaurus, Vulcanodon, Dysalotosaurus, Rebbachisaurus, Spinophorosaurus, Dracovenator, Thotobolosaurus, Chebsaurus, Spinostropheus, Geranosaurus, Janenschia, Karongasaurus, Blikanasaurus, Dinosaur deposits of Niger, Likhoelesaurus. Excerpt: Allosaurus ( ) is a genus of large theropod dinosaur that lived 155 to 150 million years ago during the late Jurassic period (Kimmeridgian to early Tithonian). The name Allosaurus means "different lizard." It is derived from the Greek /allos ("different, other") and /sauros ("lizard"). The first remains that can definitely be ascribed to this genus were described in 1877 by paleontologist Othniel Charles Marsh. As one of the first well-known theropod dinosaurs, it has long attracted attention outside of paleontological circles. Indeed, it has been a top feature in several films and documentaries about prehistoric life. Allosaurus was a large bipedal predator. Its skull was large and equipped with dozens of large, sharp teeth. It averaged 8.5 meters (28...

African dinosaurs are no less signi¬ficant than their ‘celebrity’ cousins, such as T. rex, and they are just as magni¬ficent and fascinating. Their fossils have been discovered across the continent – from the Sahara Desert to the Karoo. Dinosaurs of Africa starts with a brief general introduction, which is followed by short chapters on different dinosaur species, including fish-eating, sociable and predatory dinosaurs, as well as those that were cannibals. It also introduces the biggest meat-eating dinosaur of all time. Details are given about where these creatures were found, the meaning of their scienti¬fic names, and their size and diet. Spectacular, colourful illustrations bring the dinosaurs vividly to life; photographs, maps and line drawings further illustrate the subject, while ‘Facts’, ‘Unsolved’ and ‘Up close’ boxes add to the intrigue. This new edition of the much-loved Famous Dinosaurs of Africa published in 2014 revitalises our idea of what these incredible animals may have been like, with: newly discovered species; the latest scienti¬fic information; updated terminology; vibrant new illustrations. Dinosaurs of Africa is written for children, but has appeal for anyone interested in dinosaurs. Sales points: The only kids’ guide to African dinosaurs. Reflects the latest scientific finds. Lively design with illustrations by famous artist. Instructions for five simple projects.

Spinosaurus, or the thorn lizard, lived almost 100 million years ago. Using its crocodile like teeth and sharp claws, the Spinosaurus stalked the prehistoric jungles and oceans in search of prey. This frightening reptile may have been the largest carnivorous dinosaur, even larger than the fearsome T-rex! Stunning graphics take the reader through a day in the life of the Spinosaurus, from breakfast to dinner. This fascinating volume also includes fossil facts and information about the period in which the Spinosaurus lived and the other dinosaurs of that time period.

Describes the characteristics of this meat-eating dinosaur that lived in North Africa during the Cretaceous Period.