The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs
By Steve Brusatte
A New History of a Lost World. William Morrow, 2018.
Summary of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs book by Steve Brusatte
An enlightening and captivating history of the world's largest land animals and the changing environments in which they lived, with an abundance of revelations and new information, all from the perspective of a renowned paleontologist.
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What do you get from this book? Experience the epic story of dinosaurs and discover the science behind paleontology
Dinosaurs appeared on Earth after billions of years of evolution and an environmental disaster that forced adaptations
The geography of our planet has been altered over the eons, giving rise to a diverse set of creatures
Another extinction-level event led to the Jurassic Period, when dinosaurs like sauropods migrated and thrived
Fossils and bones afford paleontologists great insight into distinguishing different species of dinosaurs
The most famous and fearsome of all the dinosaurs reigned during the Cretaceous Period
The discovery of the formidable T. Rex fueled interest in finding more of its family members
Studies of T. Rex and other dinosaurs show how closely related they are to the birds of today
The paleontological evidence of dinosaurs largely falls in line with Darwin’s theory of evolution
Our knowledge of dinosaurs has shifted as new technology reveals how they truly lived and died
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Who should read The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs book
- Geologists and ecologists
- paleontologists and archaeologists
- ancient historians
- pop science enthusiasts
- anyone interested in learning more about dinosaurs
About the author of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs
Steve Brusatte
Known around the globe for his work in classifying dinosaur species, Steve Brusatte is a highly respected faculty member at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. He consulted on the BBC's Walking with Dinosaurs and has extensive experience uncovering fossils, doing fieldwork everywhere dinosaurs can be found, and working alongside other prominent scientists in his field.
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