The Rise And Fall Of The Dinosaurs by Steven Brusatte

This book provides a captivating scientific narrative that charts the history of dinosaurs from their emergence during the Triassic period over 200 million years ago to their sudden demise 66 million years ago at the end of the Cretaceous period. The author, a renowned paleontologist, weaves together the latest research and fossil discoveries to shed light on the evolutionary journey of these magnificent creatures. The text delves into the lives of the dinosaurs, exploring their behaviors, the ecosystems they inhabited, and the catastrophic extinction event that ultimately led to their downfall, while also touching upon the rise of mammals and the legacy left by the dinosaurs in the modern world.

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Total Points: 57

Since this book was first published in 2018, there is a penalty of 70.4%. The age adjusted score is 16.87.

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