Provides an introduction to the prehistoric big cat often called the saber-toothed tiger, including its physical characteristics, habitat, behaviors, diet, and fossil discovery.
"The American mastodon thundered through the Ice Age. With its powerful tusks and large size, few predators challenged this prehistoric beast. Readers learn about this mighty plant eater from engaging
With its massive tusks and long trunk, the woolly mammoth was the early ancestor of today's elephants. Readers learn about this prehistoric pachyderm and its home during the Ice Age from engaging text
When was the human threshold crossed? What is the evidence for evolving humans and their emerging humanity? This volume explores in a global overview the archaeology of the Middle Pleistocene, 800,000
This popular nontechnical introduction to the strange and marvelous beasts of the Pleistocene ice ages is now even better. Since Ice Age Mammals of North America was first published in 2002, new infor
The Neandertal site at Sima de las Palomas del Cabezo Gordo, located in Murcia in southeastern Spain, is unique in several respects. Its most important contribution to the field of study, however, may
What did horses look like millions of years ago? How big were mammoths and mastodons? This book gives readers an in-depth look into the world of prehistoric mammals by investigating the remains they l
This popular introductory textbook provides an overview of more than 3 million years of human prehistory. Written in an accessible and jargon-free style, this engaging volume tells the story of humani
Describes the variety of fossil hominid remains which have been discovered in the Rift Valley, discussing how the discoveries demonstrate the origin of human beings and their continuous evolution over