Steve Brusatte Books in Order

Steve Brusatte is a renowned paleontologist. Since his work consists of standalone popular-science books rather than a narrative series, there's no story 'reading order' — but reading them in publication order shows how his research and overarching themes developed over time. His core books track the evolutionary history of Earth's most dominant animal groups.

Reading Tip For a seamless narrative, read The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs first, then The Rise and Reign of the Mammals — together they capture the chronological handoff of planetary dominance after the asteroid impact.

Publication Order

  1. DinosaursBuy NowAudible2008
  2. Field Guide to DinosaursBuy NowAudible2009
  3. The Rise and Fall of the DinosaursBuy NowAudible2018
  4. The Age of Dinosaurs young-adult edition of the 2018 bestsellerBuy NowAudible2019
  5. The Rise and Reign of the MammalsBuy NowAudible2022

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Steve Brusatte's books need to be read in a certain order?

No — they're standalone popular-science books, so any order works. Publication order shows how his research developed, and reading The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs followed by The Rise and Reign of the Mammals gives a satisfying chronological handoff of planetary dominance.

Which Brusatte book should I read first?

The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs (2018) is his breakout bestseller and the best entry point for general readers.

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