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In this Very Short Introduction audiobook, David Norman discusses how dinosaurs were first discovered and interpreted and how our understanding of them has changed over the past 200 years. He looks at some of the amazing discoveries that have enabled us to gain new and unexpected insights into dinosaurs as animals with natural histories and behaviors and considers some of the biggest questions in dinosaur biology, such as the implications of them having warm blood.

Although dinosaur fossils were first found in England, a series of dramatic discoveries during the late 1800s turned North America into a world center for vertebrate paleontology. At the same time, the United States emerged as the world’s largest industrial economy, and creatures like tyrannosaurus, brontosaurus, and triceratops became emblems of American capitalism. Large, fierce, and spectacular, American dinosaurs dominated the popular imagination, making front-page headlines and appearing in feature films.

Introducing the 'Dinosaur Man Podcast'! Join hosts Andy and Alex as they embark on a cinematic adventure like no other. In a world filled with countless podcasts, they proudly hold the prestigious title of being the sole purveyors of movie news and reviews. Buckle up for lively discussions, heated debates, and a whole lot of entertainment as Andy and Alex delve deep into the vast realm of films. But be warned, opinions run wild on this show. While Andy boasts an unwavering track record of spot-on assessments, Alex has been known to wield some rather questionable viewpoints. Prepare yourself ...

The Colorful Dinosaur is a lifestyle podcast hosted by me, Madeline Roth, built around a different theme each week. Whether I am offering affirmations, recommending a favorite read, discussing fashion trends, reflecting on history and the news, or offering up tidbits from my life, I hope to entertain, inform, and inspire you to see the world a little differently than before. You should know upfront that I live with schizoaffective bipolar disorder, aka schizophrenia, and hope this podcast helps change the conversation around severe mental illness. I am more than a diagnosis and hope you will ...

This novelette won the Hugo award in 1996 and has been hailed by many as a science-fiction classic. Intelligent dinosaurs from outer space offer humanity the chance to use their transporter technology to join the galactic culture, but at a terrible price. When a routine transport goes wrong, one man must face the consequences of becoming too much like an alien.

"'Dinosaurs among Us' Retraces an Evolutionary Path" is from the March 28, 2016 Science section of The New York Times. It was written by John Noble Wilford and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"After Dinosaur Extinction, some Insects Recovered More Quickly" is from the November 08, 2016 Science section of The New York Times. It was written by Nicholas St. Fleur and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

A Hudson Booksellers Staff Pick for the Best Books of 2013 One of Publishers Weekly's Top Ten Spring Science Books A Bookshop Santa Cruz Staff Pick Dinosaurs, with their awe-inspiring size, terrifying claws and teeth, and otherworldly abilities, occupy a sacred place in our childhoods. They loom...