extinct animals

A dictionary with entries for all known dinosaurs and other animals of the Mesozoic Era, as well as general topics relating to dinosaurs.

An introduction to theories about the extinction of species, including the disappearance of dinosaurs. Provides a guide to museums all over the world with strong fossil collections.

Traces the development of the first mammals, many of which grew to giant proportions in order to survive the cold temperatures and violent changes of the Ice Age.

Examines the most famous and unusual extinct and endangered amphibians, discussing how certain ones became extinct.

Discusses the physical characteristics of several endangered, extinct, and prehistoric species of reptiles.

Discusses the physical characteristics of several endangered, extinct, and prehistoric species of insects.

Surveys some of the land mammals that became extinct naturally, long ago, and their present-day descendants who are threatened with extinction by man and his activities.

Evaluates several theories concerning the extinction of the dinosaurs including: climate change, the rise of mammals, changing vegetation, volcanic eruptions, and a major asteroid strike.

Presents the various theories of dinosaur extinction, inviting readers to make their own conclusions.

Briefly describes creatures from ocean, coastal, and island habitats that are extinct or currently endangered, such as the blue whale, monk seal, and dodo.