"Learn all about the ancient animals known as mammoths and mastodons, from how they lived to how they are related to today's elephants."--Provided by publisher.
"More than three billion years ago, life began on Earth. Join your friendly prehistoric fish-guide on an adventure through the Precambrian, Devonian, Carboniferous, and Permian chapter's of the incredible story of evolution."--.
From woolly mammoths to saber-toothed cats, prehistoric mammals once roamed Earth. With beautiful and engaging illustrations, authentic photos, and accessible text, kids will learn all about these mighty mammals.
The magic tree house transports Jack and Annie on a mission to the Ice Age, where they encounter Cro-Magnons, cave bears, sabertooth tigers, and woolly mammoths.
"Information about some of the more important and interesting extinct animals, including the animal's common name and scientific name; also includes a glossary, additional resources, and an index"--.
An illustrated who's who of the prehistoric world that includes special features on the world in which these animals lives, their behavior, and why they disappeared.
Using three-dimensional photography, presents the prehistoric animals that lived before the most recent ice age, including the woolly mammoth and the saber-toothed tiger, and includes information on the animals' modern descendents.
how Adrienne Mayor discovered a fascinating link between myth and science
Aronson, Marc
2014
"Traces the research scientist co-author's explorations in Greece and the Gobi Desert for the origins of the mythical griffin, relating the story of the ancient Scythians and the griffins that were said to have guarded their treasure."--OCLC.
