vertebrates, fossil

Investigates backboned animals during approximately 500 million years of evolution.

Explores early prehistoric life from the Silurian period through the Middle Triassic epoch, including tetrapods, amphibians, reptiles, and land plants.

Drawings and brief text describe a variety of prehistoric animals.

Briefly describes, in chronological order, many of the strange animals that lived on earth between the time life began and the appearance of humans.

Describes over 600 species which are arranged in evolutionary sequence and includes full-color paintings.

Profiles over 600 extinct dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures.

An easy-to-read survey of various prehistoric animals, emphasizing their relationship to present-day species.

Text and photographs examine the work of scientists studying the fossil remains of prehistoric animals found in the La Brea tar pits.

Presents an introduction to prehistoric beasts, providing information on their body mass, skull size, speed, and how long they existed, including gastornis, macrauchenia, saber-toothed tiger, entelodont, and more.

Tells the story of the tyrannosaur Jane, from her discovery and excavation in the badlands of Montana to her display at the Burpee Museum in Rockford, Illinois, and explores the mysteries of her life millions of years ago.