Utterly charming. An easy guide through the most popular dinosaurs (and a little bit beyond), presented via the cheerful persona of Tom Baker’s Doctor. I’d have loved this as a kid and I’m mystified we didn’t get anything similar during the show’s 21st century heyday (someone must have pitched it).

Also always takes me aback when I’m reminded that as late as the 1970s (when this book was written) there was still no consensus on what killed off the dinosaurs. ( )

This was one of my favorite books as a kid. It presents information on dinosaurs with the theme of the Doctor from the TV show Doctor Who traveling back in time to visit them. You are a companion with him in the TARDIS. Many different dinosaurs are presented and the illustrations are detailed. ( )