Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs by Norman, David (2000) Hardcover

My son (13) and I went on a dinosaur dig this last summer. I asked the a professor and some of the regulars on the dig what they would recommend as a book for my son. They all agreed that this was one of the best. It also helped identifying some of the bones we were finding! I really hope they reprint and update this book with the new information that is available, it is a real treasure.

It is a shame that this book is not available now. Although it was written in 1988 and thus it is not up-to-date with the discoveries of the past 12 years this book is still an amazing read. What is written in it is still valid and gives readers a fascinating visual tour of the long-disappeared world. I hope there will be a reprint and maybe also an addendum focusing on new discoveries.

If you are looking for dinosaurs, dinosaurs, and more dinosaurs, this is the place to look. This book has the most important information about well known dinosaurs including T-Rex and Velociraptor, to minors such as Stenonychosaurus and Opisthocoelicaudia, accompanied by lovely drawings and painting by leading Paloeillustrator John Sibbick with a smattering of the history of Paleontology, it's innovators and their theories. A good reference for the professional as well as the beginner. Highly Recommended