Spinosaur Tales
David Hone
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Spinosaur Tales
by David Hone, Mark Paul Witton
Published
2025 Nov 6
Publisher
Bloomsbury Sigma
Pages
320
ISBN-13
9781399412469
ISBN-10
1399412469
Description
The giant sail-backed carnivorous dinosaur Spinosaurus is one of the most famous of all dinosaurs; a staple of documentaries, books and video games, and the beast that bested the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex in Jurassic Park III. But what do we actually know about this crocodile-headed monster and its relatives, the spinosaurs? The spinosaurs were some of the strangest predatory dinosaurs, combining a long low skull with powerfully clawed hands. Some species had huge sails over their backs, as well as fin-like tails. A great deal of scientific mystery surrounds them. Their fossil remains are highly fragmentary, many aspects of their appearance uncertain, their evolutionary relationships elusive, and interpretations of their ecology and behaviour are hotly contested. Spinosaur Tales explores the exciting, sometimes controversial world of spinosaur science. Bringing these creatures back to life with stunning illustrations, world-renowned palaeontologists David Hone and Mark P. Witton present the latest views on the evolution, anatomy and lifestyles of an enigmatic yet charismatic dinosaur group.
On a dorsal dermal spine of the hylaeosaurus, recently discovered in the strata of Tilgate Forest
On a remarkable dinosaurian coracoid from the Wealden of Brook in the Isle of Wight, preserved in the Woodwardian Museum of the University of Cambridge, probably referable to Ornithopsis
On the dorsal region of the vertebral column of a new dinosaur (indicating a new genus, Sphenospondylus), from the Wealden of Brook in the Isle of Wight, preserved in the Woodwardian Museum of the University of Cambridge
The characters of Pteranodon (second paper)
On the Megatherium (Megatherium americanum, Blumenbach). Part I. Preliminary observations on the exogenous processes of vertebrae
A new order of extinct Eocene mammals (Mesodactyla)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Spinosaur Tales?
This edition of Spinosaur Tales has approximately 320 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Spinosaur Tales?
For most readers, Spinosaur Tales typically takes between 6h 40m and 4h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 80,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 20m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 80,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Spinosaur Tales?
The estimated word count for Spinosaur Tales is approximately 80,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Spinosaur Tales?
Spinosaur Tales was written by David Hone, Mark Paul Witton.
When was Spinosaur Tales published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2025 Nov 6. The original work may have been published on a different date.