Here is a list of dinosaur or science related books that I have reviewed. They're my opinions, and I'm stickin' to them...
The Complete Dinosaur edited by James O. Farlow and M.K. Brett-Surman, Indiana University Press , Indiana 1997.
....When I first got this book, the size of it was quite intimidating. But I soon discovered what a great book this was. The Complete Dinosaur goes over every aspect of dinosaurs, including their taxonomy, evolution, behavoir, ecology, and there is even a section of dinosaurs in the media. The book is pretty easy to understand, and is very informative. If your thinking about becoming a paleontologist, this book is a nessecity.
The Panda's Thumb:More Reflections In Natural History by Stephen Jay Gould, Norton & Company Inc., New York 1992.
....This is only one of Gould's many well written books about evolution and natural history. He is also the writter of Ever Since Darwin ,The Flamingo's Smile,and Bully for Brontosaurus. This book is made up of eight chapters, which each have several essays explaining different wonders and mysteries of life. He uses Darwins theories, and builds apon them. If evolution is your thing, then this book is for you.
After Man: A Zoology of The Future by Dougal Dixon, St. Martin's Press, New York 1981.
....At first, I was a little skeptical about this book. But, after reading it, I soon discovered it was a real gem. Dixon describes his ideas of what life will evolve into, 50 million years in the future. Each chapter portrays a specific biome, chock full of amazing beasts. Some are more believable than others. He also talks about the different mechanics of evolution and the various ecological niches. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes science and wacky speculation.
The Dinosaur Heresies New Theories Unlocking the Mystery of the Dinosaurs and Their Extinction by Robert T. Bakker, Kensington Publishing Corp, New York 1986.
....Personally, this is one of my personal favorite books. Bakker vividly writes about his unorthodox theories of dinosaur lifestyles. He introduces his dinosaurs as warm-blooded, powerful, animals; rather than slow, dimwitted, swamp-dwelling monsters. Also, Bakker doesn't use a lot of paleontology jargon, so anyone can under stand it. This book is a must have for any dinosaur fan.
