Today, any kid can rattle off the names of dozens of dinosaurs. But it took centuries of scientific effort—and a lot of luck—to discover and establish the diversity of dinosaur species we now know. How did we learn that Triceratops had three horns? Why don’t many paleontologists consider Brontosaurus a valid species? What convinced scientists that modern birds are relatives of ancient Velociraptor?
In The Story of the Dinosaurs in 25 Discoveries, Donald R. Prothero tells the fascinating stories behind the most important fossil finds and the intrepid researchers who unearthed them. In twenty-five vivid vignettes, he weaves together dramatic tales of dinosaur discoveries with what modern science now knows about the species to which they belong. Prothero takes us from eighteenth-century sightings of colossal bones taken for biblical giants through recent discoveries of enormous predators even larger than Tyrannosaurus. He recounts the escapades of the larger-than-life personalities who made modern paleontology, including scientific rivalries like the nineteenth-century “Bone Wars.” Prothero also details how to draw the boundaries between species and explores debates such as whether dinosaurs had feathers, explaining the findings that settled them or keep them going. Throughout, he offers a clear and rigorous look at what paleontologists consider sound interpretation of evidence. An essential read for any dinosaur lover, this book teaches us to see an ancient world ruled by giant majestic creatures anew.
"One of the 10 best nonfiction books to read in science." - New Scientist
"Solid proof that dinosaurs through scientific eyes are no less fascinating than they are in the movies." - Kirkus Reviews
"[Prothero] delivers another winning popular science book...dinosaur buffs will be delighted, fascinated, and entertained." - Publishers Weekly
"After a couple of pages, Donald Prothero had me hooked...like attending the best kind of dinner party, replete with entertaining stories." - Popular Science
"From the desk of a seasoned and much celebrated California-based palaeontologist, this a story of imagination, rivalry, mistake and often not-so-quiet genius." - New Scientist
"Excellent summer reading!" - Greg Laden Blog
"Another entertaining trip through the history of science, this time focusing on paleontology." - Physics Today
"There are many dinosaur books on the market but very few are written in such an engaging and informative manner – “The Story of the Dinosaurs in 25 Discoveries” by Donald R. Prothero tells the fascinating story of how our knowledge regarding the Dinosauria has evolved and changed over time – and what a superb read it is! We doff our hard hats to you sir, once again you have produced an extremely informative and enjoyable read." - Everything Dinosaur
"This is a great book for folks interested in dinosaurs, from high schoolers through adult readers." - Choice
"A highly accomplished synthesis of ideas and a keen up-to-date summary. . . . I recommend the book for the shelf of any professional paleontologist interested in dinosaurs, and for many amateurs who want to take a deeper dive into the field." - Quarterly Review of Biology
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In The Story of the Dinosaurs in 25 Discoveries, Donald R. Prothero tells the fascinating stories behind the most important fossil finds and the intrepid researchers who unearthed them. In twenty-five vivid vignettes, he weaves together dramatic tales of dinosaur discoveries with what modern science now knows about the species to which they belong. Prothero takes us from eighteenth-century sightings of colossal bones taken for biblical giants through recent discoveries of enormous predators even larger than Tyrannosaurus. He recounts the escapades of the larger-than-life personalities who made modern paleontology, including scientific rivalries like the nineteenth-century “Bone Wars.” Prothero also details how to draw the boundaries between species and explores debates such as whether dinosaurs had feathers, explaining the findings that settled them or keep them going. Throughout, he offers a clear and rigorous look at what paleontologists consider sound interpretation of evidence. An essential read for any dinosaur lover, this book teaches us to see an ancient world ruled by giant majestic creatures anew.
"One of the 10 best nonfiction books to read in science." - New Scientist
"Solid proof that dinosaurs through scientific eyes are no less fascinating than they are in the movies." - Kirkus Reviews
"[Prothero] delivers another winning popular science book...dinosaur buffs will be delighted, fascinated, and entertained." - Publishers Weekly
"After a couple of pages, Donald Prothero had me hooked...like attending the best kind of dinner party, replete with entertaining stories." - Popular Science
"From the desk of a seasoned and much celebrated California-based palaeontologist, this a story of imagination, rivalry, mistake and often not-so-quiet genius." - New Scientist
"Excellent summer reading!" - Greg Laden Blog
"Another entertaining trip through the history of science, this time focusing on paleontology." - Physics Today
"There are many dinosaur books on the market but very few are written in such an engaging and informative manner – “The Story of the Dinosaurs in 25 Discoveries” by Donald R. Prothero tells the fascinating story of how our knowledge regarding the Dinosauria has evolved and changed over time – and what a superb read it is! We doff our hard hats to you sir, once again you have produced an extremely informative and enjoyable read." - Everything Dinosaur
"This is a great book for folks interested in dinosaurs, from high schoolers through adult readers." - Choice
"A highly accomplished synthesis of ideas and a keen up-to-date summary. . . . I recommend the book for the shelf of any professional paleontologist interested in dinosaurs, and for many amateurs who want to take a deeper dive into the field." - Quarterly Review of Biology
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