Brusatte is not shy about saying what is not yet known, while making it clear that this is a truly exciting period, in which new fossils are being uncovered at a dizzying pace. His explanations of how sauropods became so large, the reasons for the dominance of Tyrannosaurus rex, the evolution of flying ability in some dinosaurs, and the factors leading to the demise of most of these creatures are carefully crafted and presented. Brusatte does a superb job of relating current research, both his own and that of many colleagues around the globe. ![]() The history of the dinosaurs is explained relative to the changing land mass of the planet and their discovery up into the present where so many new finds are being made. This volume is a mix of memoir, chronicling Brusatte’s personal odyssey from a child smitten by dinosaurs to a member of a vibrant scholarly community, and first-rate science writing for the general public. Scientific American calls this stunning book 'the ultimate dinosaur biography' and we couldn't agree more. Steve Brusatte, a Professor of Paleontology at Edinburgh University, is a brilliant writer who brings to life the story of the dinosaurs from circa 300 to 60 million years ago. ![]() His captivating text explores the excitement associated with searching for and discovering new dinosaur species, provides clues to many long-standing questions associated with dinosaurs, and furthers the understanding of ecological and evolutionary principles. ![]() ![]() Add to Wishlist Buy One, Get One 50 Off Books for All Ages The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs: A New History of Their Lost World by Steve Brusatte Write a review Paperback 19.99 21. As Brusatte, a paleontologist at the University of Edinburgh, ably demonstrates, dinosaurs are not just for kids. Books Buy 1, Get 1 50 Off Lorem ipsum dolor nam faucibus, tellus nec varius faucibus, lorem nisl dignissim risus, vitae suscipit lectus non eros.
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