mammals, fossil

Introduces the characteristics and habits of a variety of prehistoric mammals.

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

Describes what is known of the sabertooth, based on fossilized remains discovered by paleontologists.

Describes what is known of this prehistoric ancestor of the elephant, based on the preserved remains of mammoth bodies.

Descriptive text and illustrations introduce a number of prehistoric beasts, such as borhyenas, diatrymas, and smilodons, discussing their physical characteristics and where they lived.

An illustrated overview of North America's Pleistocene-epoch mammals that includes profiles of various animals and discusses the geologic lead-up to the ice ages and the possible causes of extinction. Includes a glossary, a bibliography, and a list of museums and fossil sites.

Introduces the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of the prehistoric relative of modern-day bears.

Introduces the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of this prehistoric relative of modern-day big cats, such as the lion, cheetah, and leopard.

Introduces the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of this prehistoric relative of modern-day deer.

Introduces the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of this prehistoric relative of modern-day armadillos.