The meat-eating dinosaurs, or Theropoda, include some of the fiercest predators that ever lived. Some of the group's members survive to this day—as birds. The theropod/bird connection has been explored in several recent works, but this book presents 17 papers on a variety of other topics. It is organized into three parts. Part I explores morphological details that are important for understanding theropod systematics. Part II focuses on specific regions of theropod anatomy and biomechanics. Part III examines various lines of evidence that reveal something about theropods as living creatures. The contributors are Ronan Allain, Rinchen Barsbold, Kenneth Carpenter, Karen Cloward, Rodolfo A. Coria, Philip J. Currie, Peter M. Galton, Robert Gay, Donald M. Henderson, Dong Huang, James I. Kirkland, Yoshitsugu Kobayashi, Eva B. Koppelhus, Peter Larson, Junchang Lü, Lorrie A. McWhinney, Clifford Miles, Ralph E. Molnar, N. Murphy, John H. Ostrom, Gregory S. Paul, Licheng Qiu,J. Keith Rigby, Jr., Bruce Rothschild, Christopher B. Ruff, Leonardo Salgado, Frank Sanders, Julia T. Sankey, Judith A. Schiebout, David K. Smith, Barbara R. Standhardt, Kathy Stokosa, Darren H. Tanke, François Therrien, David Trexler, Kelly Wicks, Douglas G. Wolfe, and Lowell Wood.

"Dino" Don Lessem brings readers face-to-face with various dinosaur species, detailing their habitats, way of life and how they became extinct. An acclaimed dinosaur expert, Don Lessem has written more than 30 children's books, writes a popular dinosaur column in Highlights magazine, and was an adviser for Jurassic Park. Take a trip through dinosaur time to meet these giant meat eaters face to face: Tyrannosaurus Rex had sharp teeth the size of bananas! Allosaurus had huge hands with three sharp claws! Giganotosaurus weighed twice as much as an elephant! Plus, you'll get to know Albertosaurus, Carcharodontosaurus, Deltadromeus, Dilophosaurus, and Spinosaurus!

Everybody head for cover here comes a T-Rex! Like other giant carnivorous dinosaurs, the Tyrannosaurus Rex had a large head and powerful jaws filled with long, sharp teeth. Inside this book, stunning illustrations of these frightening hunters are sure to interest readers.

Discover the most dangerous carnivores that ever roamed the Earth in this exciting and action-packed exploration of Prehistoric Predators, featuring a unique cover that feels like dinosaur-skin! The biggest baddies of the prehistoric world -- the carnivores -- come alive in Prehistoric Predators. From favorites like T-Rex and Giganotosaurus, to the ferocious Spinosaurus and terrifying Megalodon, the stunning full-color illustrations from renowned paleoartist Julius Csotonyi make these dangerous creatures spring to life on each page. Bursting with fascinating facts written by National Geographic contributor Brian Switek, dynamic artwork, and a unique dino-skin textured cover, this is the perfect book for dinosaur lovers of every age!

Offers information on carnivorous dinosaurs, including their size, diet, and habitats.

Dig into the world of dinosaurs--meet the meat-eating carnivores! Did you know a Tyrannosaurus rex had an infectious bite? Or that the Guanlong could regrow its teeth like sharks do today? Dinosaurs were some of the most fascinating animals to ever walk the Earth--and some of the coolest dinos around were meat-eaters! From the massively long and tall Spinosaurus to the five-fingered, night-hunting Eoraptor, Dinosaurs! My First Book About Carnivores gets up close and personal with the clawed carnivores of the Mesozoic Era. Packed with amazing dinosaur facts and awesome illustrations, this book will uncover everything there is to know about these prehistoric predators. Dinosaurs! My First Book About Carnivores includes: Paleontology profiles--Explore the exciting lives of 30 fierce carnivores with easy-to-follow profiles featuring their sizes, where they lived, their favorite foods, and more! Colorful carnivores--Full-color illustrations of these smart predators in their natural habitats take you back millions of years to the age of the dinosaurs. Dino-mite facts--Did you know a Utahraptor is the official dinosaur of Utah? Dozens of interesting facts show what made these carnivores unique and how their features helped them hunt for prey. Set your time machine to the Mesozoic Era and walk alongside the carnivores with Dinosaurs!

Learn about the meat-eating dinosaurs that were different sizes and spanned the entire age of dinosaurs.