Prehistoric Mammals (National Geographic Readers Series)

by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld, Franco Tempesta (Illustrator)

Overview

From woolly mammoths to saber-toothed cats, prehistoric mammals once roamed Earth. With beautiful and engaging illustrations, authentic photos, and accessible text, kids will learn all about these mighty mammals in this level 2 reader.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781426319518
Publisher:	National Geographic Society
Publication date:	04/14/2015
Series:	National Geographic Readers Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.10(d)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

About the Author

KATHLEEN WEIDNER ZOEHFELD has been a children's books editor and writer for thirty years and have always kept one eye on curriculum needs, especially in science. She has written other books in the National Geographic Kids Readers series including, Dinosaurs and Rocks and Minerals.

Editorial Reviews

Mammals, hairy or furry animals that give live birth and feed their young with milk, have lived on Earth a very long time. The first ones were small and secretive, not wanting to make their existence known to the dinosaurs. Once the dinosaurs disappeared, a few small mammals lived on; larger ones flourished, too. Soon, they were all shapes and sizes. The smallest, the Tinimomys, could sit on the tip of your nose; the largest, the hornless rhino, was the size of four elephants combined. Some of today’s mammals look like their predecessors but on a much smaller scale. Imagine running into an armadillo the size of a small car! This exciting book informs readers about horns, armor, pouches, and thicker coats as a result of the Ice Age. With the Ice Age came a very special species of mammal—Homo sapiens (more commonly known as humans). With its colorful illustrations throughout and detailed information, this fun book about historic mammals will be a welcome addition to any elementary classroom. Reviewer: Bonita Herold; Ages 5 to 8.

Children's Literature - Bonita Herold

"Each page is festooned with graphics, from photos and artistic renderings of the gigantic creatures to sidebars, pronunciation keys, and jokes... Beginning readers interested in branching out from dinosaurs into other ancient animals will likely find this both informative and entertaining." — Booklist

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