101 PREHISTORIC ANIMALS: The Giant Illustrated Encyclopedia

Dinosaurs were incredible-but they were only one part of Earth's prehistoric story.Dive into a spectacular journey through millions of years and discover 101 astonishing prehistoric animals that were NOT dinosaurs. From enormous sharks and giant snakes to saber-toothed hunters, mammoths, flying reptiles, armored mammals, colossal birds, strange amphibians, and creatures from Earth's earliest oceans, this illustrated encyclopedia reveals just how wild our planet used to be.Meet famous prehistoric giants such as Megalodon, Titanoboa, Smilodon, Woolly Mammoth, Megatherium, Quetzalcoatlus, Mosasaurus, Dunkleosteus, Arthropleura, and India's enormous prehistoric snake Vasuki indicus-alongside many lesser-known animals that are every bit as fascinating.Each beautifully illustrated entry introduces young readers to: - when the animal lived- where its fossils have been discovered- size and scale- diet and lifestyle- scientific classification- fascinating facts and fossil clues- why many famous prehistoric creatures were not actually dinosaursThe adventure continues beyond the 101 animals with size comparisons, fossil maps, geological timelines, quizzes, prehistoric-life regions, paleontology guides, and special illustrated journeys through North America, South America, India, Africa, Europe, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia and Oceania, northern Eurasia, and ancient Antarctica.With colorful cinematic artwork balanced with accessible science, 101 Prehistoric Animals: That Weren't Dinosaurs is designed for curious kids, families, animal lovers, dinosaur fans, aspiring paleontologists, and anyone fascinated by the extraordinary history of life on Earth.Dinosaurs ruled the headlines. These creatures ruled everything else.