Jurassic West, Second Edition: The Dinosaurs of the Morrison Formation and Their World (Life of the Past) delves into the rich fossil record of one of Earth’s most fascinating periods. Authored by John Foster, this edition offers an in-depth exploration of the Morrison Formation, a geological formation stretching from Wyoming to the American Southwest that spans approximately 150 million years ago.

The book provides a comprehensive narrative of the discovery and study of numerous significant Late Jurassic dinosaurs such as Apatosaurus, Allosaurus, and Stegosaurus. However, it is crucial to note that dinosaurs make up only about one-third of the more than 90 different types of vertebrates known from this formation. Other creatures featured include crocodiles, turtles, amphibians like frogs and salamanders, mammals, marine life such as clams and snails, and diverse plant life including ginkgoes, ferns, and conifers.

Featuring nearly all new illustrations, the second edition of this seminal work has been updated to include newly named taxa since 2007. Additionally, it incorporates revisions to the naming and classification of some older species alongside expanded discussions on various aspects of Morrison Formation paleontology and geology. Ideal for both enthusiasts and professionals in the field, Jurassic West, Second Edition provides a captivating glimpse into one of Earth’s most extraordinary epochs.