Dinosaurs are one of the animals that children love the most. But adults do too. Some even have this passion and enjoy documentaries, series, or even books about them. Whether it's because of their size, their extinction, or the species we know (and those yet to be discovered), These prehistoric beings never go out of style. Nor do the best books about dinosaurs.
If you'd like to know some of the best-selling or most talked-about books, we've compiled a list of them. Check it out.
Dinosaurs and life in prehistory
This book is a very good introduction to the world of dinosaurs. It's geared toward the littlest ones, which is why it doesn't have many pages. It also contains simple illustrations and text that talk about both the first dinosaurs and the appearance of the first humans.
Among the comments that some have left is the fact that it contains different species of dinosaurs and the illustrations are quite striking.
For children ages 6 to 8, this can be a good read, and they will learn a lot about these animals.
Dinosaur Island 1. Following in the footsteps of T. rex
From the Geronimo Stilton book series, you have this book, from 7 years old, in which the reader will end up on a secret island that is full of dinosaurs. However, if you've read other Stilton books, you'll know they're full of humor, action, puzzles, and games. It's perfect for children who enjoy paleontology.
Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs: The New Story of a Lost World
Written by Steve Brusatte, this book is more for adults because it gives you a complete and up-to-date overview, from the appearance of the dinosaurs to their extinction. In case you didn't know, Brusatte is a well-known paleontologist who combines closure and narrative to tell the story of these beings.
What's most striking about the book, and something you can see in many of the reviews, is that it's scientifically rigorous, although that doesn't mean it's too tedious or difficult to understand. In reality, that's not the case.
Evolution (Future Geniuses 3): Science Explained to Little Ones
This book, part of the Future Geniuses collection, is designed to explain scientific concepts.
Although this work is related to dinosaurs, it is not really only about them.Specifically, through the story of two characters, Valentina and Darwin the chicken, they will learn about dinosaurs and their relationship with birds.
My first big book of dinosaurs
Published by National Geographic Kids, this book is actually an introduction to dinosaurs. What stands out most about it are the images and photographs that it has, which are very striking for the little ones.
However, it doesn't go into much depth about the history of dinosaurs, so for adults it may be too basic or even childish.
Dinosaurs (101 Things You Should Know About)
Also for children, this book presents 101 interesting facts about dinosaurs, with concise and easy-to-understand information, although does not go into much depth about the story itself. Still, for children it can be an interesting read to consider.
500 questions and answers about dinosaurs
We continue with another book about dinosaurs that answers 500 questions about dinosaurs. Among them, for example, is that the footprints of the Tyrannosaurus were as big as those of a giant canary; or that the Brachiosaurus had a very powerful heart.
The book is aimed at children from 8 years old, with answers that are not too long and are written in a language which is easy for the little ones to understand.
The magnificent book of dinosaurs
Did you know that dinosaurs walked the Earth for 150 million years? And then they disappeared. That may seem like a short time compared to life on Earth, but if we compare it to humans, who have only been around for 3-4 million years, things change. A lot.
Well, although the book is focused on the little ones, and It is not a very long book, but the truth is that you will be able to learn more about the first dinosaurs.
Regarding the book's highlights, what stands out most in readers' reviews is the fact that the illustrations are wonderful and elegant. Furthermore, the text is written in 3D in some parts, which makes the immersion even greater and makes reading it much more enjoyable.
Anthology of dinosaurs and prehistoric life
This book caught our attention because of its cover and the illustrations inside. It's a book that tells you not only about dinosaurs, but also about plants. Throughout its more than 200 pages, you'll learn about the strange creatures that lived on the planet, as well as curious plants, some of which have now disappeared forever.
For example, you will be able to learn about the Tyrannosaurus, saber-toothed tigers, megalodons, giant wolves, etc.
Each page focuses on just one animal, although the text is not too extensive.
That wasn't in my Dinosaur History book.
Written by Francesc Gascó Lluna, paleontologist and scientific communicator specializing in dinosaurology, You have a book that will explain a lot about dinosaurs, delving into their lives and how they related to other beings.
According to reviews, it's a fairly in-depth book, but the explanations aren't too difficult to understand—quite the opposite. Still, it lacks a bit of depth, especially for those who want to learn more about the subject.
Dinosaurs of the Iberian Peninsula
We conclude with a book that will show you which dinosaurs, until now, can be said to have lived on the Iberian Peninsula. For example, the Aragosaurus or the Turiasaurus, known as the Teruel lizard.
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