Did you know that for every pound of people on earth, there are 300
pounds of insects? Or that millions of years ago some of these bugs
actually weighed that much? Well, during prehistoric times, before
dinosaurs ruled the earth, bugs did; and just like today the seas,
skies, and lands were covered by these creepy-crawlers. There were
dragonflies with wings that reached a yard across in length, and
millipedes that grew to over six feet long! But what is even more
fascinating is the fact that all of these creatures in some form or
another learned to adapt and survive to become the insects and sea
beasts of today.
In this fully illustrated picture book, readers will be captivated by
the detailed information of prehistoric insects, arachnids, and their
relatives. Chock-full of facts about fossil formation, insect evolution,
flight theories, and geologic time, Bugs Before Time will mesmerize
entomologists of all ages. Author Cathy Camper's absorbing text, and
artist Steve Kirk's extraordinary paintings combine to re-create a world
where giants reigned.