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"A young girl imagines what it would be like to go back in time and play hockey against saber-toothed cats during the last Ice Age, before they went extinct"-- Provided by publisher.

99-0723 c.1, 99-0724 c,2. Rhyming text examines the prehistoric world and the early mammals and birds that followed them.

"Blue-blooded crabs? Platypus that sting? One-hundred-year old reptiles? Meet some of nature's longest-surviving species! Discover the stories of these incredible animals and find out how they help scientists piece together evolutionary history"-- Provided by publisher.

In this book, readers will learn all about meat-eating theropods--their features, their diet, and when they lived. Readers will also discover four different theropods through simple text, full-color illustrations, and informational diagrams. This title includes a glossary and index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Table of...

Introduces the megalodon, a prehistoric shark that was up to sixty feet long, and describes how scientists learned about this animal through fossils found around the world.

"Travel back in time to a world filled with fearsome predators and long-necked giants. From terrifying Tyrannosaurus rex to ancient deep-sea monsters and flying reptiles, learn about how these fascinating prehistoric animals lived--and became extinct--more than 66 million years ago" -- Back cover.

Introduces eleven prehistoric animals that look like dinosaurs but are missing at least one characteristic that all true dinosaurs have, helping readers discover what makes a dinosaur a dinosaur.

"This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts sixteen of the fiercest flying pterosaurs. Readers will learn about each pterosaur's unique features, behavior, and more. Then, compare and contrast the battling pterosaurs before finally discovering the winner! This nonfiction series is full of facts, photos, and realistic illustrations. It includes a range of mammals, sea creatures, insects, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal fans"-- Provided...

"Most readers are familiar with small lizards they see at the zoo and the fluffy pet mammals they may keep, from dogs to bunnies. But in prehistoric times, some reptiles and mammals were enormous, terrifying creatures! In this volume, readers can discover reptiles, mammals, sea creatures, and birds of the prehistoric era they may have never heard of. Fascinating details accompany illustrations of what each creature was likely to look like, and what...

"Great White Sharks are gigantic - but what else used to swim in the oceans that might be bigger? Readers will discover fascinating creatures and compare their incredible sizes to modern day settings."-- Provided by publisher.