Illustrations and simple text written in both English and Spanish describe prehistoric giant kangaroos, how and where they lived, and how they became extinct.
Television host Jeff Corwin profiles several descendants of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals, including alligators, vultures, and the Komodo dragon, describing their physical features, habitats, and ancient relatives.
Illustrations with transparent overlays and brief text describe the physical characteristics, life cycles, and habits of dinosaurs. Prehistoric flying reptiles and mammoths that lived after the dinosaurs are also presented.
Tall, awkward, and inclined to act impulsively, Dodo Penny worries about entering sixth grade; but a summer spent teaching a real dodo to survive helps her learn many things about self-acceptance, friendship, and survival.
When a professor who believes that the dodo is not yet extinct finally finds one in New York City, he does everything he can think of to capture the bird until he learns why Dodo should be free.
Provides a comprehensive examination of the dodo bird and includes discussions on the anatomy of the dodo, reasons it went extinct, and dodo mythology in language, art, and culture.
