The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs: A New History of a Lost World

The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs: A New History of a Lost World
by Steve Brusatte
William Morrow, 2018, 404 pg., Nonfiction

Mind-bogglingly big and endlessly fascinating the dinosaurs have been a mystery since the first fossil was discovered. In the most recent decades Paleontology has become a busy and exciting field of science. It is estimated that a new species of dinosaurs in named every week and with each new dinosaur Paleontologists solve unanswered questions and discover unexpected facts about this ancient world.

This is a fascinating book for anyone who has ever liked dinosaurs. Steve Brusatte has been in a position to witness and be a part of this fast paced and exciting part of Paleontology history. He has met and worked with leading and famous Paleontologists. His book recounts some of his and other experts experiences in the field, but also narrates the long history of the dinosaurs. Far from dry this book tells the incredible story of these ancient creatures; how they lived, how they died, which species were related, and how each dinosaur was uniquely suited to it's environment. Brusatte's book leaves the reader feeling like they really understand the world of dinosaurs and the field of modern Paleontology(even if you can't remember all of those dino's names.)