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Dinosaurs: Fact and Fiction
This United States Geological Survey (USGS) publication covers current ideas from recent findings on dinosaurs. The pamphlet contains answers to frequently asked questions and uses recent evidence to correct some long-lived popular misconceptions, such as 'Are all fossil animals dinosaurs?' and 'Why did dinosaurs die out?'. Additional references are provided for further reading.
Intended for grade levels:
  • General public
Type of resource:
  • Text:
    • Ref. material
Subject:
  • Geological Sciences:
    • Geology
    • Paleontology
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Cost / Copyright:
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DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-001-520
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Contact: USGS Information Services