The rise and fall of the dinosaurs
by Stephen Brusatte · first published 2018
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Why HN recommends it
Engaging, chronological history of dinosaurs that also explains the fieldwork and methods paleontologists use. It serves as an excellent introduction to paleontology for general readers.
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A sweeping narrative scientific history that tells the epic story of the dinosaurs, examining their origins, their habitats, their extinction, and their living legacy. Print run 75,000.
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on “Ask HN: What are some good books to read?” ↗There are a lot of good pop science books to read about the history of life on earth. "The Ends of the World" is probably the best one. "The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs" is also a good one, and it doesn't focus purely on the dinosaurs as the title suggests, but about how we know how they evolved and existed.
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