This is the story of dinosaurs, uniquely told through 50 of the most significant discoveries from the fossil record. Each entry is accompanied by a special photograph of the original specimens depicting both the history of dinosaur discovery and key evolutionary events.

Paleontologist Paul M. Barrett explains the significance of each fossil and how it marks a critical turning point in an evolutionary dynasty that dominated Earth for more than 150 million years.

The book is divided into thematic sections, beginning with the ancestors of dinosaurs before introducing all the main groups of dinosaurs and moving on to distinctive features of their biology such as feeding, distribution, movement, and behavior. The final section focuses on the first fossilized birds, including the legendary Archaeopteryx, the remarkable dinosaur widely considered the first bird species.

Pages: 160, Year of Publication: 0919, Dimensions: 17.3x17.3cm