National Geographic prehistoric mammals
Alan Turner, Mauricio Antón (Illustrator), Edward Valauskas Collection of Dinosauriana
Provides young readers with profiles, details, and reconstructions of over 100 prehistoric animals. Written by one of the world's foremost paleontologists, Prehistoric Mammals gives children a rare glimpse at a world gone by in a stunningly illustrated, incredibly comprehensive reference book. Readers take a prehistoric journey through time to visit some of the most amazing creatures that ever walked the Earth. From the well-known saber-toothed cat and woolly mammoth to the obscure but equally amazing hornless rhino and giant ground sloth, a total of 100 remarkable mammals are showcased in full-color detail. Each absorbing profile features a carefully detailed reconstruction of the species, fun-to-read text that explains how the mammal lived and behaved, specifics about its habitat, where fossils have been found, and more. A fact file provides important details at a glance, including the mammal's size and where it lived, and a time line indicates the era in which it existed. Here's a perfect way to spark kids' love of learning
Print Book, English, ©2004
National Geographic, Washington, D.C., ©2004