The Shortest History of the Dinosaurs

""An entrancing primer. . . . Black has a knack for singling out the most surprising and engrossing findings of modern paleontology, bringing the ancient reptiles back to vivid life. The result is an excellent overview of the ever-evolving science on dinosaurs."" -- Publishers Weekly "" Praise for When the Earth Was Green ""Black masterfully uses science to breathe life into ancient worlds in which some of our favorite prehistoric animals lived. "" -- Science News ""Black’s creative writing style and vivid descriptions, paired with well-chosen scientific facts, transport readers to verdant, sometimes violent scenes from our planet’s past."" -- Booklist ""Black masterfully transforms 15 fossil sites into vibrant, living landscapes . . . an exercise in empathy that left me hopeful about humanity’s ability to consider other perspectives, whether those of ancient, exotic organisms or members of our own species."" -- Science Magazine ""Brilliant, brimming with insight, and boundlessly entertaining."" -- Jason Roberts, author of Every Living Thing and A Sense of the World ""Black is a poet of prehistory."" -- Sabrina Imbler, author of How Far the Light Reaches and staff writer at Defector ""An essential, extraordinary story."" -- Daniel Lewis, author of Twelve Trees, Dibner Senior Curator for the History of Science and Technology, Huntington Library ""What a beautiful book! I couldn’t put it down. Black has crafted a prose so vivid and precise that it feels more like watching a film."" -- Paco Calvo, author of Planta Sapiens "" Praise for The Last Days of the Dinosaurs Winner 2023 AAAS/Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Writing ""Black blends the intricacies of science with masterful storytelling for a cracking, enchanting read. "" -- Newsweek ""This is top-drawer science writing."" -- Publishers Weekly, starred review ""Exquisitely written."" -- Booklist