extinct animals

"The oceans were once full of enormous, sharp-toothed carnivores. Megalodon was the king of the sea. Even the biggest dinosaurs fled when they saw its fin break the surface. But megalodon is no more; it went extinct. Its cousin, the great white shark, is still here, but it is endangered. What will happen if these huge fish disappear? Learn about the similarities between megalodon and great whites, and what people are doing to avoid losing another giant predator"--Provided by publisher.

"A tour of the natural world's most awe-inspiring animals currently facing extinction"--.

"This book will introduce readers to the saber-toothed tiger and help them learn when and where the animal lived, what it looked like, how it survived, and why it went extinct"--Publisher.

"This book will introduce readers to the American Mastodon and help them learn when and where the animal lived, what it looked like, how it survived, and why it went extinct"--Publisher.

"This book will introduce readers to the giant beaver and help them learn when and where the animal lived, what it looked like, how it survived, and why it went extinct"--Publisher.

"This book will introduce readers to the dire wolf and help them learn when and where the animal lived, what it looked like, how it survived, and why it went extinct"--Publisher.

"This book will introduce readers to the woolly mammoth and help them learn when and where the animal lived, what it looked like, how it survived, and why it went extinct"--Publisher.

Think of all the animals and plants on Earth today. There are millions! But, in the history of Earth there are many more that have gone extinct. In this colorful volume, readers get a crash course in how and why a species may become extinct. Including understandable information about what scientists believe happened when life began, evolution, the dinosaurs, and how all of these plays a role in the ecosystems of today, this book is essential to the young reader's science library.

"Renowned paleontologist and New York times bestselling author of 'The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs' Steve Brusatte charts the extraordinary story of the dinosaurs' successor: mammals, which emerged from the shadows to rule the Earth"--Provided by publisher.