House of lost worlds : dinosaurs, dynasties, and the story of life on earth
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New Haven : Yale University Press, [2016].
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xvi, 331 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm
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South Valleys Library - Adult Nonfiction
069 CONNIF 2016
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New Haven : Yale University Press, [2016].
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 293-316) and index.
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This fascinating book tells the story of how one museum changed ideas about dinosaurs, dynasties, and even the story of life on earth. The Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History, now celebrating its 150th anniversary, has remade the way we see the world. Delving into the museum's storied and colorful past, award-winning author Richard Conniff introduces a cast of bold explorers, roughneck bone hunters, and visionary scientists. Some became famous for wresting Brontosaurus, Triceratops, and other dinosaurs from the earth, others pioneered the introduction of science education in North America, and still others rediscovered the long-buried glory of Machu Picchu. In this lively tale of events, achievements, and scandals from throughout the museum's history, readers will encounter renowned paleontologist O.C. Marsh who engaged in ferocious combat with his "Bone Wars" rival Edward Drinker Cope, as well as dozens of other intriguing characters. Nearly 100 color images portray important figures in the Peabody's history and special objects from the museum's 13-million-item collections. For anyone with an interest in exploring, understanding, and protecting the natural world, this book will deliver abundant delights.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Conniff, R. (2016). House of lost worlds: dinosaurs, dynasties, and the story of life on earth . Yale University Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Conniff, Richard, 1951-. 2016. House of Lost Worlds: Dinosaurs, Dynasties, and the Story of Life On Earth. Yale University Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Conniff, Richard, 1951-. House of Lost Worlds: Dinosaurs, Dynasties, and the Story of Life On Earth Yale University Press, 2016.

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Conniff, Richard. House of Lost Worlds: Dinosaurs, Dynasties, and the Story of Life On Earth Yale University Press, 2016.

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