A group of scientists sponsored by a major media conglomerate are sent on an expedition to Alaska's Federal Wilderness Zone, one of the most remote places on Earth. When the group makes an astonishing find, an ancient animal encased in solid ice that appears to be a giant cat, the parent company quickly plans the ultimate spectacle, the animal will be cut from the ice, thawed, and revealed on live television. Ignoring the dire warnings of a local...

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...

Graceful, succinct prose and engaging illustrations trace the evolution of life on Earth out of the blue and back again. Clear and inviting nonfiction prose, vetted by scientiststogether with lively illustrations and a time linenarrate how life on Earth emerged out of the blue.

"Internationally bestselling author and renowned scientist Tim Flannery and his daughter, scientist Emma Flannery, deliver an informative-yet-intimate portrait of the megalodon, an extinct shark and the largest predator of all time. When Tim Flannery was a boy he found a fossilized tooth of the giant shark megalodon at a beach near his home in Australia. This remarkable find-the tooth was large enough to cover his palm-sparked an interest in paleontology...

Looks at six animals who existed in prehistoric times and still exist today, discussing the ways in which each contemporary creature closely resembles its ancient counterpart in appearance, behavior, and habitat.

What it would be like to see a living, breathing dinosaur? The Early Cretaceous brings readers closer to prehistoric life than ever before. By combining the latest paleontological findings with highly detailed, intimate drawings of wildlife from the Early Cretaceous, readers will look into the eyes of some of the most fascinating creatures to ever inhabit the earth. Written and illustrated in the style of a naturalist's notebook, the viewer will be...

"Discover all there is to know about dinosaurs and other prehistoric beasts!" --Back cover.

"Travel back in time and get up close and personal with the biggest, fastest, and strangest creatures that ever roamed the earth. Take a dip with the plesiosaur that&;s bigger than a bus, race the dinosaur that&;s faster than a galloping horse, and grin at the big cat with teeth that are longer than daggers. Prepare to be amazed as more than 40 incredible prehistoric creatures come roaring back to life in stunning CGI reconstructions."-- provided...

This title covers 10 prehistoric flying reptiles from Anhanguera to Zhejiangopterus, discussing each dinosaur's anatomy, behavior, and adaptations.--