The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs: A New History of a Lost World: The Definitive Dinosaur Encyclopedia with Stunning Illustrations, Embark on a Prehistoric Quest!

The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs by Steve Brusatte is a sweeping history of the age of dinosaurs, told by one of today’s leading young paleontologists. Spanning over 200 million years, the book reveals how dinosaurs evolved from small, humble creatures after a mass extinction into the dominant species of the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods—such as T. rex, Triceratops, and Brontosaurus—before their sudden disappearance 66 million years ago.

Brusatte draws on cutting-edge science to vividly recreate their world, from their origins and diversity to their cataclysmic extinction and enduring legacy through modern birds. Alongside the science, he shares gripping stories from his global expeditions and groundbreaking discoveries, including feathered dinosaurs and giant predators.

Captivating and revelatory, this book offers both a thrilling chronicle of dinosaur evolution and powerful lessons for our planet’s future amid today’s “sixth extinction.”