glacial epoch

Ayla and Jondalar, while living in prehistoric Europe, struggle to continue their lives among Jondalar's people, the Zelandonii, as Ayla becomes more aware of her growing powers as a Shaman. Her connection with the cave drawings in present-day France profoundly alters her life.

After her parents are killed in an earthquake, Ayla is raised by the Clan of the Cave Bear, a rival race of humanoid creatures living in prehistoric Europe. But Ayla knows she is different and a member of The Others, and she longs to find her own people.

Manny and Ellie's friends, including two possums, a sloth, and a sabertooth tiger, anxiously await the birth of the mammoth's couple's baby.

Ayla, clearly a member of the Others, is raised by the Clan of the Cave Bear, a rival race of humanoid creatures living in prehistoric Europe.

Hypothesizes that the onset of the modern Ice Age in Africa caused climatic changes that forced human predecessors, the Australopithecus, out of the trees, allowing for the development of large-brained, land-dwelling Homo sapiens.

Declared dead by the new leader of the ancient clan that has raised her, Ayla sets out to search for other humans like herself in prehistoric Europe.

Discusses more than twenty prehistoric animals, how they were discovered, their modern counterparts, and theories on their extinction.

Maroo, a girl of the late Ice Age, must take charge after her father is killed, and lead her little brother, mother, and aged grandmother to the safety of the winter camp before the first blizzards strike.

Describes the day-to-day life of Ice Age people and discusses their weapons, methods of hunting, homes, clothing, and physical environment. Includes a glossary of terms.