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Beyond the Dinosaurs!: Sky Dragons, Sea Monsters, Mega-Mammals, and Other Prehistoric Beasts
64 pp.
| Atheneum |
June, 2001 |
TradeISBN 0-689-84113-2$$18.00
(4)
K-3
This extremely tall volume, featuring color illustrations rendered in a variety of styles, focuses on prehistoric creatures other than dinosaurs. The survey introduces flying pterosaurs, marine reptiles, and mammals such as giant kangaroos. The encyclopedia-quality prose describes each creature's appearance, geographic location, and historical era; phonetic pronunciation is provided. The text is dry, but the art will draw readers. Ind.