Stephen Brusatte is a leading paleontologist and evolutionary biologist, specializing in the anatomy and evolution of dinosaurs. His popular science book, "The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs: A New History of a Lost World," garnered widespread acclaim and became a New York Times bestseller. Brusatte's work offers profound insights into the complex lives and eventual extinction of these captivating creatures, making them accessible to a broad audience. His expertise and engaging writing style establish him as a significant voice in science communication.
Delving into the history of mammals, this book uncovers the fascinating family tree that ultimately led to humans. The author, celebrated for his previous work on dinosaurs, presents a sweeping narrative that reveals the remarkable evolution and diversity of mammals throughout history. With a focus on the interconnectedness of species, the book offers insights into how these creatures have shaped our world and our understanding of life itself.
"Renowned paleontologist and New York Times bestselling author of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs Steve Brusatte charts the extraordinary story of the dinosaurs' successor: mammals, which emerged from the shadows to rule the Earth"-- Provided by publisher
Think you know about dinosaurs? Think again! New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Steve Brusatte brings young scientists and readers everywhere into his world of massive herbivores and fearsome predators, daily unexpected discoveries, and all the new science used to learn about some of the world's oldest beings. Even though the dinosaurs roamed the earth millions of years ago, we're still piecing together new information about these ancient animals. Did you know that, on average, a new species of dinosaur is discovered every single week? Or that many dinosaurs had feathers? Or that there are even modern-day dinosaurs walking around right now? New York Times bestselling author and acclaimed paleontologist Steve Brusatte writes about all the new discoveries he and his colleagues have made that help us better understand--and marvel at--these remarkable reptiles. This exciting nonfiction book for ages 7 to 12 includes a glossary, pronunciation guide, and index, as well as photos throughout. A strong choice for the classroom and for independent reading, and a great source for reports using information direct from an expert in the field.
A thrilling and fun-filled introduction to the incredible creatures that ruled
the earth for 150 million years, by one of the worlds leading paleontologists.
Prologue : the golden age of discovery -- The dawn of the dinosaurs -- Dinosaurs rise up -- Dinosaurs become dominant -- Dinosaurs and drifting continents -- The tyrant dinosaurs -- The king of the dinosaurs -- Dinosaurs at the top of their game -- Dinosaurs take flight -- Dinosaurs die out -- Epilogue : after the dinosaurs.
Learn everything you ever wanted to know about dinosaurs in this book that
allows you to compare the biggest, fastest and fiercest creatures of the land,
sea and sky from four different prehistoric periods: the Triassic, the early
Jurassic, the Late Jurassic and the Cretaceous.
