Dinosaurs: How they Lived and Evolved
By
Darren Naish
This richly illustrated volume by paleontologists Darren Naish and Paul Barrett is a comprehensive guide to the rise, reign, and legacy of dinosaurs. Spanning over 150 million years of evolution, Dinosaurs brings together cutting-edge science, vivid reconstructions, and insights from the fossil record to tell the full story, starting in the Triassic and continuing all the way to modern birds.
From anatomy and behavior to extinction and survival, the book unpacks how dinosaurs adapted, diversified, and left a legacy that still soars in the skies today. Lavish visuals from the Natural History Museum’s collections make this an accessible and visually engaging resource for dino fans at any level.
Why this book deserves a spot in your collection
Whether you're just getting into paleontology or want a beautiful all-in-one reference, Dinosaurs stands out for its clarity, artwork, and up-to-date science. It's not just a book about dinosaurs, it's about how we know what we know, and why that story is still unfolding.