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A Grown-Up Guide to Dinosaurs
2019
For many kids, dinosaurs are a fleeting childhood phase. Learning all the tongue-twisting names, and picking favorites based on ferocity, armor, or sheer size, many kids eventually get over their dino phase. For all those non-paleontologists who didn’t outgrow their dinosaur obsession, dinosaurs remain an enduring mystery—they are at once familiar and mysterious.
And yet we’re in an age of unprecedented discovery—new dinosaur species and genera are being discovered at an accelerating rate; we’re learning more about what they looked like, how they lived, how they evolved, and where they all went.
This series isn’t just a top Trump’s list of dino facts—we explore the why and the how and like all areas of science there is plenty of controversy and debate.
In A Grown-Up Guide to Dinosaurs, Ben Garrod explores the idea that dinosaurs are not just ancient, extinct creatures. They are a part of our world's history and have a lot to teach us about evolution and survival.
Garrod's research in the book shows that dinosaurs are not completely extinct. Birds, for example, are modern-day dinosaurs. So next time you see a bird, remember you're looking at a dinosaur!
The book takes you on a journey to explore the incredible diversity of dinosaurs. From the well-known T-Rex to the lesser-known species, you'll find out that dinosaurs were as diverse as the animals we see today.
Ben Garrod emphasizes the importance of paleontology in understanding our past. By studying dinosaur fossils, we can learn about our planet's history and the forces that have shaped life on Earth.
In A Grown-Up Guide to Dinosaurs, you'll also learn about the link between dinosaurs and climate change. The book suggests that the study of dinosaurs can provide valuable insights into the potential impacts of today's climate change.
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A Grown-Up Guide to Dinosaurs is a captivating journey into the world of dinosaurs, masterfully narrated by Ben Garrod.
David Attenborough - Naturalist, BroadcasterGarrod's book is a testament to the enduring fascination of dinosaurs, a must-read for anyone with a curiosity about these magnificent creatures.
Neil deGrasse Tyson - Astrophysicist, AuthorBen Garrod's A Grown-Up Guide to Dinosaurs is a delightful and enlightening exploration of a world that continues to fascinate us.
Bill Nye - Science CommunicatorGarrod's book is a compelling and insightful look into the world of dinosaurs, a must-read for anyone interested in natural history.
Stephen Jay Gould - Paleontologist, Evolutionary BiologistA Grown-Up Guide to Dinosaurs is a masterful exploration of the world of dinosaurs, a testament to Garrod's deep understanding and passion for the subject.
Richard Dawkins - Evolutionary Biologist, Author