The spectacle of Stone Age life stampedes off the page in an engaging,
eye-popping gift book illustrated by a Kate Greenaway Medal winner.
Are you brave enough to come face-to-face with the biggest and most
awe-inspiring prehistoric beasts? In this dramatic introduction to the
Stone Age world, the stupendous giants that shared the earth with our
human ancestors--from the woolly mammoth and the fearsome saber-toothed
cat to the elephant bird and the giant wombat--leap, slither, and swoop
to life on eighteen atmospheric and densely packed double-page spreads
spotlighting animals from around the globe. Each lively profile is
anchored to a stunning illustration by Kate Greenaway Medal winner
Grahame Baker-Smith and features jaw-dropping facts about the animal's
anatomy and behavior, with an emphasis on how it interacted with early
humans. Sidebars highlight scientific name, weight, territorial range,
and extinction dates, while a glossary and end notes offer additional
color and context to round out a boldly packaged and richly absorbing
journey of discovery.