Wanted: An idiots guide to dinosaurs

[khallam]

Hello,

I love dinosaurs but really struggle with learning about them - all the names, time periods etc....

I have loads of books and electronic reference materials but its all very scientific. Is there a really good jargon free beginners guide to all things dinosaur? Obviously there is WWD which is great but I feel this just cover the 'main stream' stuff - everyday I seem to see people talk about a dino that I've never heard of etc..

Thanks 

[Libraraptor]

Still don't get tired recommending this one:

https://www.amazon.com/Dinosaurs-Complete-Up-Date-Encyclopedia/dp/0375824197/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=dinosaurs+holtz&qid=1563714628&s=gateway&sprefix=dinosaurs+hoktz&sr=8-1

[Mellow Stego]

When I got back into Dinosaurs this was the first book I got.
Dinosaurs: A Visual Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition https://www.amazon.com/dp/1465469486/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_TcknDb9J9VG75

It's a decent beginning point before diving into more heavy hitting books.p

[DinoToyCollector]

Still don't get tired recommending this one:

https://www.amazon.com/Dinosaurs-Complete-Up-Date-Encyclopedia/dp/0375824197/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=dinosaurs+holtz&qid=1563714628&s=gateway&sprefix=dinosaurs+hoktz&sr=8-1

I second this!

[Halichoeres]

I agree with the Holtz encyclopedia. I also think that Dorling Kindersley's series, while imperfect, are pretty good for introducing some variety. The most recent edition (https://www.dk.com/us/book/9781465474766-smithsonian-the-dinosaur-book/) has some nice reconstructions and does a reasonable job with the Paleozoic Era (objectively the most interesting of the Eras).