Recs if you like Wonderful Life: The Burgess Shale and the Nature of History...
for your inner dinosaur kid
Nonfiction about prehistoric life guaranteed to reawaken the child within who couldn't get enough of it all, when the end of the Cretaceous felt as far away as when their designated adults were grade schoolers.
way way way way way back
natural history nonfiction about Earth's younger epochs
Ocean Life Through Time
Books covering prehistoric marine life, ocean ecosystems, evolution, and the history of life in the oceans. Includes books that are beginner-friendly as well as books that offer a deeper dive (pun intended) and some niche reads.
Dino-mite Reads
A list covering dinosaurs, other prehistoric animals, evolution, and the history of paleontology. It has broad coverage, making it a good starting point for anyone new to prehistoric life. Includes scientific nonfiction, reference books, and a few quirky, niche reads.
Prehistoric Starter Pack
A beginner friendly eleven books covering the basics of dinosaurs, other prehistoric animals, evolution, and paleontology. A starting point for anyone interested in dinosaurs/prehistoric life but only knows Jurassic Park.
