The Time of Dinosaurs: A New History of Ancient Reptiles

66 million years ago, the dinosaurs disappeared from the face of the Earth, concluding their 200-million-year history. Noted American paleontologist Steve Brusatte traces their evolution through all periods—from the Triassic to the end of the Cretaceous. A passionate enthusiast and... talented storyteller, he resurrects the lost world of giant reptiles, describing their mysterious origins, flourishing, astonishing diversity, and catastrophic extinction. Tyrannosaurus, Triceratops, Brontosaurus, prehistoric ancestors of modern birds—readers are introduced to them not only through vibrant authorial descriptions but also through numerous illustrations and photographs. Brusatte also recalls interesting cases from his many expeditions, which took place during the most exciting era of dinosaur research, which he calls the “golden age of discoveries.”