prehistoric animals

Written and illustrated in the style of a naturalist's notebook, The Late Jurassic brings readers closer to prehistoric life than ever before.

"Stink wants to make the find of the century! He's on a dig, dig, digging quest in his backyard to find a tooth from a saber-toothed cat, otherwise known as a Smilodon. Why not? Two kids in Michigan found a mastodon bone in a backyard stream, and a girl in Great Britain found a pterosaur bone. It could happen! But Judy thinks the chances of finding a saber-toothed anything in the Moody backyard are one in a gazillion million! Will Stink make a discovery before their whole backyard caves in?"--Provided by publisher.

What would happen if you went back in time? Imagine stepping into the Stone Age and meeting some Neanderthals. Would it be a peaceful encounter or a Stone-Age smackdown? What if you went back to when dinosaurs roamed? Would you be a tasty snack for a T-Rex or the first human to tame fire? Remember, in a time before recorded history, just about everything could kill you. You Choose Books offer an exciting, immersive nonfiction learning experience where the reader chooses which path to take through the story. Along the way, readers learn about real time periods in a fun, interactive adventure.

"Prehistoric monsters may be mysterious, but they don't have to be difficult to draw. This innovative volume features step-by-step instructions that are easy for artists of all levels to follow. Colorful illustrations offer examples of what each step in the process may look like, while accessible text provides a simple overview of each project. Readers are free to get creative and make each piece their own, or stick as closely to the example as they'd like"--Provided by the publisher.

Presents an illustrated look at dinosaurs, as well as prehistoric life forms that preceded them, life forms that arose after their demise, and the fossils that allow scientists to learn about them.

Includes more than 40 profiles of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals.

"Guides readers on a journey through time, bringing them closer to prehistoric life than ever before. Step back 120 million years into the vast forests and endless deserts of prehistory. Imagine soaring with the first birds and walking among herds of gentle, leaf-eating giants."--Back cover.

Uses a question and answer format to teach children about prehistoric life, dinosaurs, evolution, and early humans.

"Journey to prehistoric Earth, starting in the present and zipping back 100s of millions of years. Along the way [readers] come across hungry dinosaurs, enormous insects, saber-toothed cats, gargantuan sharks, lumbering reptiles, birds, bugs, pterosaurs and trilobites. Watch out for asteroids and supervolcanoes, and explore the coral reefs and shifting continents that have shaped the planet . . ."--Dust jacket flap.

Provides one hundred facts about prehistoric animals, and includes illustrations, cartoons, and quizzes.