The Story of Birds: An Evolutionary History of the Dinosaurs That Live Among Us
popular science · First published 2026
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Author guide
Stephen Brusatte Books in Order
Stephen Brusatte is a professor of palaeontology and evolution at the University of Edinburgh. His research focuses on vertebrate anatomy, evolutionary history, and the fossil record, especially dinosaurs, birds, mammals, pterosaurs, and crocodiles. He writes popular science, children's nonfiction, educational books, and academic textbooks, including works on dinosaur paleobiology, dinosaur evolution, mammal evolution, and the evolutionary history of birds.
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Stephen Brusatte's Newest Book
Not sure where to begin?
Start with one of these
The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs: A New History of a Lost World
Best starting point for general readers interested in Brusatte's narrative popular science.
The Rise and Reign of the Mammals: A New History, from the Shadow of the Dinosaurs to Us
Natural follow-up for readers interested in mammal evolution and the origins of humans.
Dinosaur Paleobiology
Best starting point for students and readers seeking a technical treatment of dinosaur science.
The Age of Dinosaurs: The Rise and Fall of the World's Most Remarkable Animals
Accessible starting point for younger readers.
Outside the series
Bibliography by category
Novels (2)
- Dinosaurs
nonfiction · 2008
From the king of the dinosaurs the Tyrannosaurus Rex to the formidable Brachiosaurus, dinosaurs are a perennial favorite of children of all ages. The 14 stunning images in this bookazine reveal the dinosaurs as you have never seen them…
Nonfiction (3)
- The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs: A New History of a Lost World
popular science · 2018
A sweeping and groundbreaking history of the age of dinosaurs, from one of our finest young scientists The dinosaurs. 66 million years ago, the Earth’s most fearsome and spectacular creatures vanished. Today their extraordinary true story…
- The Rise and Reign of the Mammals: A New History, from the Shadow of the Dinosaurs to Us
popular science · 2022
We humans are the inheritors of a dynasty that has reigned over the planet for nearly 66 million years, through fiery cataclysm and ice ages: the mammals. Our lineage includes saber-toothed tigers, woolly mammoths, armadillos the size of…
- The Story of Birds: An Evolutionary History of the Dinosaurs That Live Among Us
popular science · 2026
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Children's books (8)
- Field Guide to Dinosaurs
children's nonfiction · 2009
- Were Stegosaurs Carnivores?
children's nonfiction · 2012
- Walking with Dinosaurs: The 3D Movie Encyclopedia
children's nonfiction · 2013
Provides facts about the dinosaurs featured in the BBC Earth motion picture and includes theories about the rise and fall of the dinosaurs.
- Day of the Dinosaurs: Step into a Spectacular Prehistoric World
children's nonfiction · 2016
- Pinocchio Rex and Other Tyrannosaurs
children's nonfiction · 2017
- The Age of Dinosaurs: The Rise and Fall of the World's Most Remarkable Animals
children's nonfiction · 2021
Think you know about dinosaurs? Think again! New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Steve Brusatte brings young scientists and readers everywhere into his world of massive herbivores and fearsome predators, daily unexpected…
- Dugie the Dinosaur: Scotland's Sauropod
children's fiction · 2022
- My Grandparents Were Dinosaurs
children's fiction · 2025
Other (1)
- Dinosaur Paleobiology
textbook · 2012
Frequently asked questions about Stephen Brusatte
Who is Stephen Brusatte?
Stephen Brusatte is an American vertebrate paleontologist, evolutionary biologist, professor, and science communicator. He is Professor of Palaeontology and Evolution at the University of Edinburgh, where he studies dinosaurs, mammals, and other fossil organisms.
What is Stephen Brusatte’s educational background?
He earned a BS from the University of Chicago, an MSc from the University of Bristol, and both an MPhil and PhD from Columbia University.
What inspired Stephen Brusatte to become a paleontologist?
As a high-school student in central Illinois, Brusatte explored local quarries with a teacher and collected fossils. Those experiences helped spark his decision to pursue paleontology.
What awards and honors has Stephen Brusatte received?
His honors include the 2021 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists UK Life Sciences Laureate designation and election as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 2024.
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Why is Stephen Brusatte influential in paleontology?
Brusatte is influential for research on dinosaur anatomy, evolution, extinction, and the origin of birds, as well as for making paleontology accessible through public communication, books, media appearances, and film consulting.
Sources: blavatnikawards.org (opens in a new tab)rse.org.uk (opens in a new tab)