Kyōryū [Dinosaurs]

About this book

Language: Japanese with scientific nomenclature

This second edition of this book introduces 420 species of dinosaurs and other creatures. Extinct dinosaurs are brought back to life with ultra-high-definition illustrations. This is a full-fledged encyclopedia that can be used all the way from 3 years old to adults and contains the latest and most up-to-date information by a team of eight researchers. The included DVD is a complete rework of the original for this second edition and includes a wide variety of projects. In addition, all videos can be viewed on smartphones, tablets, etc.

New to this edition:
- Newly drawn restorations of all dinosaurs, reproducing their live appearance with ultra-high-definition computer graphics.
- The number of covered species has been increased to 420. This includes new species discovered in recent years that are not listed in other encyclopedias.
- Dr Makoto Manabe from Japan's National Museum of Nature and Science has gathered a team of young researchers to provide the latest and most accurate information.
- The order of publication provides an awareness of the flow of evolution, allowing readers to understand how dinosaurs developed.
- A new section shows comparisons between species.

Summary in Japanese:
約420種の恐竜などの生物を紹介!絶滅した恐竜たちが超高精細イラストでよみがえる!
総勢8名の研究者による最新・正確な情報で3歳から大人までずっと使える本格図鑑。
DVDは新版に合わせて新たに製作した完全オリジナル。バラエティに富んだ企画を多数収録。
さらに全動画スマホ・タブレット等でも視聴可能!いつでもどこでも動画が楽しめる。

【本誌 進化した5のポイント】
■全ての恐竜の復元画を新規描き下ろし。超高精細CGで活き活きした姿を再現。
■収録種数は420種で類書中NO.1!近年発見され、他の図鑑には掲載されていない新種も掲載。
■監修には、国立科学博物館真鍋真博士と若手研究者チームが集結!最新・正確な情報と専門性の高いコラム。
■進化の流れを意識した掲載順。読めば自然に恐竜の進化がわかる。
■コラムページ「くらべてみよう」を新設。「なぜ違うのか?」まで踏み込んだ科学的なページ。

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