Science writer Riley Black chronicles the exciting yet patchy history of the dinosaurs.

The history of the dinosaurs has always captivated us — despite our knowledge being patchy, dinosaurs are found in movies, classrooms, on clothing, and in books.

Although scientists have been studying dinosaurs for years, new evidence is constantly coming to light that shifts our understanding of these magnificent creatures.

In her 2013 book, My Beloved Brontosaurus, science writer and self-confessed 'dinomaniac' Riley Black (formerly Brian Switek) brings together interviews, photos, and scientific musings on dinosaurs.

Black provides a picture of the most prominent dinosaur species that roamed the Earth, from their reproductive habits to their eventual demise.