Welcome to the stone age -- Meet the animals -- Woolly mammoth -- Elelphant bird -- Giant short-faced bear -- Wonambi -- Gigantopithecus -- Saber-toothed cat -- Giant short-faced kangaroo -- European hippo -- Siberian unicorn -- Haast's eagle -- Glyptodon -- Giant lemur -- Steller's sea cow -- Giant wombat -- Giant ground sloth -- Dire wolf -- Irish elk -- Cave lion -- Conclusion.

"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."--

6-9 years.

Grades 1-4.