The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs
By Steve Brusatte
William Morrow, 2018. 400 pgs. Nonfiction.
"The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs" is a sweeping narrative scientific history that tells the epic story of the dinosaurs, examining their origins, their habitats, their extinction, and their living legacy. Steve Brusatte, a world-renowned paleontologist who has even consulted on the BBC's Walking with Dinosaurs program, presents a history of the dinosaur eras, chronicling nearly 200 million years of their evolution from small shadow dwellers through the emergences of prehistoric ancestors that became more than 10,000 modern bird species.
This book is absolutely phenomenal. Steve Brusatte masterfully weaves science and story together to create a compelling, informative, and engaging account of the rise and fall of the dinosaurs. It's a great popular literature introduction to paleontology, sure to be enjoyed by amateur bone hunters, longtime scholars, fossil enthusiasts, and curious learners alike. If you are at all interested in reading about dinosaurs, this book is for you.
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