Greenhouse of the Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and the Future of Our Planet
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Donald R. Prothero., & Donald R. Prothero|AUTHOR. (2009). Greenhouse of the Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and the Future of Our Planet . Columbia University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Donald R. Prothero and Donald R. Prothero|AUTHOR. 2009. Greenhouse of the Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and the Future of Our Planet. Columbia University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Donald R. Prothero and Donald R. Prothero|AUTHOR. Greenhouse of the Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and the Future of Our Planet Columbia University Press, 2009.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Donald R. Prothero, and Donald R. Prothero|AUTHOR. Greenhouse of the Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and the Future of Our Planet Columbia University Press, 2009.
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