Last week we covered five amazing fiction dinosaur books. This week’s list is all about non-fiction adult books about dinosaurs, for those enthusiasts who really want to learn more. Don’t worry, there are no dry textbooks here, just a lot of interesting stories and amazing illustrations.
1. Rex Appeal: The Amazing Story of Sue, the Dinosaur That Changed Science, the Law, and My Life
Written by Peter Larson, who lived the tale, and Kristin Donnan, this book chronicles the crazy story of Black Hills Institute, and the upheaval and hardship that the people of Hill City, SD went through after Peter Larson and his team discovered Sue, the most complete T-Rex ever found.
2. Dinosaurs Without Bones: Dinosaur Lives Revealed by their Trace Fossils
Written by Anthony J. Martin, this book combines Martin’s personal experiences as a paleontologist with amazing research and facts people can learn from dinosaur nests, tracks, and even fossilized poop. Pay special attention to the chapter on how sauropods probably shaped our modern landscapes. Mind. Blown.
3. The Bumper Book of Dinosaurs
Written by Anthony J. Martin, this book combines Martin’s personal experiences as a paleontologist with amazing research and facts people can learn from dinosaur nests, tracks, and even fossilized poop. Pay special attention to the chapter on how sauropods probably shaped our modern landscapes. Mind. Blown.
4. Encyclopedia Prehistorica Dinosaurs: The Definitive Pop-Up
Written by Anthony J. Martin, this book combines Martin’s personal experiences as a paleontologist with amazing research and facts people can learn from dinosaur nests, tracks, and even fossilized poop. Pay special attention to the chapter on how sauropods probably shaped our modern landscapes. Mind. Blown.
5. The Dinosaur Heresies: New Theories Unlocking the Mystery of the Dinosaurs and Their Extinction
Written by Anthony J. Martin, this book combines Martin’s personal experiences as a paleontologist with amazing research and facts people can learn from dinosaur nests, tracks, and even fossilized poop. Pay special attention to the chapter on how sauropods probably shaped our modern landscapes. Mind. Blown.
And if these aren’t enough, we’ve got a list on Goodreads of the Best Books for Dinosaur Enthusiasts.
What’s on your list of dinosaur books to read? Share with us in the comments!
Omg if anyone know what the title of the giant green hardcover dinosaur book from the 80’s is that wouldn’t fit on a shelf it was so tall is, tell me please. I want this book back and it has disappeared from life in all but memory. Its nonfiction and between 50 and 200 pages from what i remember. Best dino book ever. It was probably at least 15 to 20 inches tall and it covered the history of dinosaurs from the birth of earth all the way to kt and a little beyond. I will pay someone ten dollars just for the title of this, the best dinosaur book ever.