The Jehol Fossils: The Emergence of Feathered Dinosaurs, Beaked Birds and Flowering Plants (PDF/EPUB Version)

The first two chapters give an inviting introduction to the Jehol Biota in terms of its history of study, its main components, its scientific importance, its geographical, geological and biostratigraphic framework, and its renowned fossil discoveries. Each of the remaining chapters deals with a particular organismal group of the Biota written by leading experts. The book is lavishly illustrated with nearly 280 illustrations, which include 200 photographs that show the diversity of the taxa and beauty of their preservation. The colored life restorations, elegantly done by some of China’s most celebrated scientific illustrators, give a kiss of life to the dead bones. Although targeted primarily at an educated public, the book is also an invaluable source of information for students and professionals in paleontology, geology, evolutionary biology and science education in general.

• Authoritative introduction to an exciting, classic Mesozoic site home to many of the world’s most important and best preserved fossils
• Clear informative text accessible to the professional and lay reader alike
• Over 200 high quality photographs of a wide range of extraordinary fossils
• Beautiful colour paintings depicting reconstructed animals and plants in lifelike landscapes
• Lavish, large format, high quality production