Dinosaur!: Dinosaurs and Other Amazing Prehistoric Creatures as You’ve Never Seen Them Before

From the first dinosaurs of the Triassic to Ice Age mammals, prehistoric life spans far more than the familiar giants. This richly illustrated guide follows that story through geological time, pairing individual animal profiles with clear explanations of the worlds in which they lived.

Written by John Woodward, Dinosaur! moves from the foundations of life and the question “What is a dinosaur?” into the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods, then continues into the Cenozoic. Along the way, readers encounter celebrated dinosaurs and lesser-known prehistoric creatures, with scale drawings that make their remarkable sizes easier to imagine.

Follow prehistoric life across the ages

The book’s chronological structure helps place each animal in context. Introductions to the major prehistoric worlds sit alongside profiles of creatures such as Allosaurus, Diplodocus, Stegosaurus, Velociraptor, and Tyrannosaurus. The later chapters widen the lens to include animals such as Titanoboa, Megalodon, Smilodon, and the woolly mammoth.

More than a lineup of dinosaurs

Alongside species profiles, short features explore prehistoric encounters and behaviors, while opening chapters introduce evolution, geological time, and the variety of animal life. A section on dinosaur science, plus a glossary and index, supports browsing as well as reading from beginning to end.

Put size into perspective

Scale drawings accompany the animal data boxes, giving readers a helpful point of comparison with human height. It’s a simple visual cue that brings the extraordinary proportions of prehistoric animals closer to everyday understanding.

A lively reference for curious readers

Young dinosaur fans and readers interested in natural history can use the book to explore familiar favorites and discover creatures from beyond the dinosaur age. Its mix of chronological context, concise profiles, and visual comparisons makes it easy to dip into a particular animal—or keep turning pages through the long history of life on Earth.