Prehistoric Actual Size

What is it like to come face-to-face with the ten-foot-tall terror bird? Or stare into the mouth of the largest meat eater ever to walk the earth? Can you imagine a millipede that is more than six feet long, or a dinosaur smaller than a chicken? The book tracks millions of years of ancient life, following how creatures grew from microscopic single-celled protozoa into forty-five-foot predators. Warm fern forests sheltered four-inch flying cockroaches, while prehistoric seas held six-foot scorpions that hunted with sharp fangs. Alongside these prehistoric giants, the pages present tiny marvels like a spiny shark the size of a goldfish and a two-pound dinosaur built for speed. In this “actual size” look at the prehistoric world, which includes two dramatic gatefolds, you’ll meet these awe-inspiring creatures, as well as many others. Life-Size Dinosaurs: Baryonyx stretches thirty-three feet in length, brandishing crocodile-like jaws and curved thumb claws specialized for snatching fish. Ancient Predators: Flying reptiles like Dsungaripterus display ten-foot wingspans and shell-crushing beaks, while Dinocephalosaurus strikes underwater with a neck twice the length of its body. Fossil Discoveries: Preserved teeth and rare skin imprints reveal how ancient species moved, while comparisons to living wildlife help reconstruct their likely colors and camouflage. Also by This Author: Actual Size, What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? and The Animal Book.
ASIN: 0618535780
VSKU: RDV.0618535780.VG
Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:Jenkins, Steve
Binding: Hardcover
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Condition Notes: This book is in excellent condition. This is an ex-library book with stickers and markings. There may be minimal writing on the inside cover or cover page. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.