Revised, updated, and expanded with the latest interpretations and fossil discoveries, the second edition of Oceans of Kansas adds new twists to the fascinating story of the vast inland sea that engulfed central North America during the Age of Dinosaurs. Giant sharks, marine reptiles called mosasaurs, pteranodons, and birds with teeth all flourished in and around these shallow waters. Their abundant and well-preserved remains were sources of great...

The sea-with its unknowable depths, its far-reaching horizons, and its sparkling surface-holds some in fascination, others in fear. But one thing can't be denied by either beholder of the water: it is home to an array of species we can't even begin to know the extent of. But as for the underwater creatures of the past, who have been extinct for millions of years, we can make an attempt at learning all of them. With The Secrets of Ancient Sea Monsters, you...

Provides readers with answers to questions regarding the diverse creatures who live in the oceans, with a review of some of the myths regarding sea monsters and the like.

Illustrations and text in question and answer format provide selected information about dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals.

Still trying to stop the evil Dr. Kron-Tox, Andrew, his cousin Judy, Thudd the robot, and Beeper find Uncle Al in the Ice Age, where they encounter prehistoric animals, birds, and people.

This dynamic series takes readers into the thrilling and frightening world of prehistoric Earth. This volume, focuses on before the dinosaurs, is filled with lush, vivid illustrations that portray the Earth and its inhabitants at this time, accompanied by a lively and informative narrative.

This dynamic series takes readers into the thrilling and frightening world of prehistoric Earth. This volume, focuses on dinosaurs of the Triassic, is filled with lush, vivid illustrations that portray the Earth and its inhabitants at this time, accompanied by a lively and informative narrative.

Offers a look at how the impact of a giant asteroid changed the planet and may have caused the extinction of the massive beasts who ruled the planet for millions of years.

"Sea creature fossils are particularly interesting because they're often found where there isn't any water! They give scientists insight into how Earth has changed over time-in fact, over millions of years. Readers uncover some of the oldest sea creature fossils in this volume and find out how they formed, where they were found, and what they can tell us about the past, including where water once was and isn't anymore. Up-close photographs of these...