The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals

The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals
Title The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals PDF eBook
Author Barbara Taylor
Publisher Simon and Schuster
Pages 80
Release 2022-03-15
Genre Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN 1681887371

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Animals of every size and variety have disappeared from our planet for eons--most recently due to humans--but they can still be seen and known. Each entry includes full color illustration, Latin name, statistics, reasons they died out, and interesting facts about these animals which used to roam the Earth.

Extinct Animals

Extinct Animals
Title Extinct Animals PDF eBook
Author Ross Piper
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Pages 228
Release 2009-03-20
Genre Nature
ISBN 0313349886

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Everyone is familiar with the dodo and the wooly mammoth, but how many people have heard of the scimitar cat and the Falkland Island fox? Extinct Animals portrays over 60 remarkable animals that have been lost forever during the relatively recent geological past. Each entry provides a concise discussion of the history of the animal—how and where it lived, and how it became extinct—as well as the scientific discovery and analysis of the creature. In addition, this work examines what led to extinction—from the role of cyclical swings in the Earth's climate to the spread of humans and their activities. Many scientists believe that we are in the middle of a mass extinction right now, caused by the human undermining of the earth's complex systems that support life. Understanding what caused the extinction of animals in the past may help us understand and prevent the extinction of species in the future. Extinct Animals examines the biology and history of some of the most interesting creatures that have ever lived, including: The American Terror Bird, which probably became extinct over 1 million years ago, who were massive predators, some of which were almost 10 feet tall; the Rocky Mountain Locust, last seen in 1902, formed the most immense animal aggregations ever known, with swarms estimated to include over 10 trillion insects; the Giant Ground Sloth, which was as large as an elephant; and the Neandertals, the first Europeans, which co-existed with prehistoric Homo sapiens. Extinct Animals includes illustrations—many created for the work—that help the reader visualize the extinct creature, and each entry concludes with a list of resources for those who wish to do further research.

A Gap in Nature

A Gap in Nature
Title A Gap in Nature PDF eBook
Author Tim Fridtjof Flannery
Publisher Atlantic Monthly Press
Pages 212
Release 2001
Genre Nature
ISBN 9780871137975

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A short description of the extinct animal along with a color drawing.

Small and Tall Tales of Extinct Animals

Small and Tall Tales of Extinct Animals
Title Small and Tall Tales of Extinct Animals PDF eBook
Author Hélène Rajcak
Publisher
Pages 0
Release 2012
Genre Animals, Fossil
ISBN 9781877579066

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A fascinating journey around the world of extinct animals, combining cartoons with naturalist drawings, and mythology with science.

The Magnificent Book of Fantasy Creatures

The Magnificent Book of Fantasy Creatures
Title The Magnificent Book of Fantasy Creatures PDF eBook
Author Tom Jackson
Publisher Simon and Schuster
Pages 84
Release 2024-07-23
Genre Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN

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Meet fire-breathing dragons, magical fairies, ancient monsters, and shapeshifting spirits as you take a journey through the fantastic realm of legend, myth, and folklore. From the blood-sucking vampire and the three-headed dog Cerberus to the beautiful unicorn and the powerful centaur, a myriad of fantasy creatures from across the globe and many different cultures are brought to life in this large-format volume bursting with detailed full-color images. Fascinating facts accompany each illustration, so you can find out why looking at a basilisk means certain death, where to find a Yeti, and why you should never disturb an ogre. DOZENS OF FANTASY CREATURES: Learn about 36 giants, spirits, demons, and monsters. BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images bring these creatures of myth, folklore, and legend to life. FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts in an easy-to-read format that will enthral mythology lovers of all ages. CLASSROOM TO COFFEE TABLE: This beautiful volume is equally at home on a school bookshelf to support student learning as in a living room to be enjoyed by the whole family. COLLECT THE SERIES: More fascinating compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Monsters, The Magnificent Book of Dragons, The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals, and The Magnificent Book of Sharks, and more!

Weird and Wonderful Extinct Animals

Weird and Wonderful Extinct Animals
Title Weird and Wonderful Extinct Animals PDF eBook
Author Cristina Banfi
Publisher White Star Kids
Pages 64
Release 2021-04-06
Genre Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN 9788854416543

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A voyage through time for children to discover curious things about our planet and how it has changed over the years, causing the extinction of many animals. Nature never ceases to amaze us, especially in the animal kingdom! In this book, children will be able to follow the adventures of an intrepid explorer through his research, which has brought him face to face with some of the most bizarre extinct animals in the world. Young readers will discover that our planet was once inhabited by armadillos the size of a car, rhinoceroses without horns as tall as a giraffe, and elephants no bigger than a sheep. A fact box for each animal provides its scientific name, period in which it lived, its diet, size, when it disappeared, and why.

Dinosaurs to Dodos

Dinosaurs to Dodos
Title Dinosaurs to Dodos PDF eBook
Author Don Lessem
Publisher
Pages 116
Release 1999
Genre Extinct animals
ISBN 9780590316859

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Presents the names, physical characteristics, and places of origin of a variety of extinct animals, arranged chronologically into eras, periods, and epochs, and discusses times of mass extinction.