When Dinos Dawned, Mammals Got Munched, and Pterosaurs Took Flight: A Cartoon Prehistory of Life in the Triassic

In this single-issue National Geographic comic from 2012, author-illustrator Hannah Bonner brings the Triassic period to vivid, cartoon life. Blending scientific accuracy with playful humor, the book traces the rise of early dinosaurs, the struggles of early mammals, and the first pterosaurs taking to the skies. It’s a lively, accessible introduction to prehistoric life that makes deep time feel immediate and fun.