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A group of scientists undertake an expedition to Alaska's Federal Wilderness Zone to study the effects of global warming. The expedition changes suddenly when the group heads out on a routine foray into a glacial ice cave and makes an astonishing find.

Sharks and dinosaurs--we find them both alien and awe-inspiring. This book is a plunge into the Cretaceous oceans of 80 million years ago, a merciless realm ruled by the most ferocious animals ever to stalk the seas of planet Earth. More terrifying than anything known to humankind, it scarcely seems possible that these swift, massive underwater predators actually existed--but they did. The book interweaves dramatic scenes of the far, far distant past;...

Everyone needs a best buddy! Learn all about the Ice Age crew and their closest pals in this easy-to-read book based on the feature film Continental Drift!

Describes various dinosaurs and their present-day counterparts, such as the alligator.

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.

Based on specimens in the collections of the American Museum of Natural History, introduces sixteen of the prehistoric world's lesser-known animals, including the saber-toothed cat, the glyptodont, and the plesiosaur.

"Describes the animals of the Tertiary Period, when huge open plains of grass formed, and mammals developed long legs to suit this new environment. Includes an Animal Families glossary, prehistory timeline, and pronunciation guides"--

"Describes the animals of the Quaternary Period, when an ice age took hold of Earth, and new animals evolved to survive the harsh weather. This period also marks when our human ancestors started to appear. Includes an Animal Families glossary, prehistory timeline, and pronunciation guides"--