Our review of : The Future of Dinosaurs

What We Don't Know, What We Can, and What We'll Never Know

Written by : David Hone

Release date : 03-24-22

Retail price : $27.27

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The Future of Dinosaurs tackles the big questions about dinosaurs that we still don’t have answers to and explores the implications of what we do know. What did they look like? How smart were they? Why didn’t they survive extinction? And could they ever come back? Along with providing a comprehensive overview of everything currently known about these prehistoric creatures, David Hone offers ideas and insights on where research might take us in the future ā€“ Proving that there is still much to be discovered about our favorite ancient animals.

For who is this book for ?

This book is for anyone who loves dinosaurs, from the amateur enthusiast to the professional scientist. It provides a comprehensive overview of everything currently known about these prehistoric creatures while also exploring some of the big questions that still haven’t been answered.

Pros :

  • The author is very knowledgable about the topic and provides a comprehensive overview of everything known about dinosaurs.
  • The book offers interesting ideas and insights on where research might take us in the future.
  • This book would be enjoyed by anyone who is interested in learning more about dinosaurs.

Cons :

  • The Future of Dinosaurs is a little dense for a general audience.
  • It’s more of an academic text, with less focus on dinosaurs as creatures that fascinate and entertain us.
  • There are no pretty pictures.

Learn more about the author

David Hone is a palaeontologist who works at the Natural History Museum in London. He has written for numerous popular science magazines and websites, and is the author of The Future of Dinosaurs.

Reader Reviews

“This book is a must read for any dinosaur enthusiast! David Hone provides comprehensive overview of what we currently know about dinosaurs and offers insightful ideas on where research might take us in the future. I especially enjoyed his discussion of how extinct animals can be resurrected through computer modeling.”

“The Future of Dinosaurs is an awe-inspiring and captivating book that will take you on a journey to explore the biggest questions about dinosaurs. Author David Hone provides comprehensive overviews of what we currently know about these creatures, as well as speculative ideas and insights on where research could take us in the future.”

“The Future of Dinosaurs is an extremely well written and informative book on dinosaurs. It tackles some of the biggest questions that paleontologists are still trying to answer, such as why they went extinct and what they looked like. The author also offers his thoughts on where the study of dinosaurs might go in the future, making this a must-read for anyone interested in learning more about these prehistoric creatures.”

“The Future of Dinosaurs is a comprehensive, up-to-date look at everything we know about these prehistoric creatures and the questions that still remain unanswered. David Hone offers ideas and insights on where research might take us in the future, making this an essential read for anyone interested in dinosaurs.”

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