mammals, fossil

A brother and sister travel back in time to several epochs in the Cenozoic Era and observe a variety of prehistoric mammals in their natural environment.

Lavishly illustrated text describes various species of early mammals including the geological and biological scenes for their evolution, physiology, locomotion, senses, and their origins from reptilian ancestors.

Young people will discover the ancestors of today's familiar animals when they are brought to life through full-color illustrations.

Explains the coming of the age of mammals and how it reached its height three million years ago with the arrival of humans.

A trip to the past to investigate what mammals looked like long ago, with scenes from the La Brea Tar Pits and ice caves in Mexico, with speculation on future evolution of animals.

Describes the first mammals that began to appear in the prehistoric world as the dinosaurs were declining.

Follows a prehistoric cave bear through her day as she emerges from hibernation and introduces her new cub to the wonders and dangers of their savage world.