Join Ackerley the Acanthostega and travel back in time 4,500 million years to the Precambrian period, when our planet first formed. Witness the appearance of the very first organisms in the Devonian, Carboniferous, and Permian periods. Watch new forms of life emerge as warm seas allow fish to thrive and plants blossom to give food and shelter to flying and scurrying insects. Discover the facts, fossils, and fun science behind the birth of our planet, including early life forms, giant insects, and early land-based animals. This first part of the exciting story of life on Earth unfolds through amazing lifelike illustrations and fascinating diagrams, all narrated by a friendly prehistoric guide.

The Dawn of Planet Earth (Prehistoric Field Guides)

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Rake, Matthew

Animals

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Come along with Ackerley the Acanthostega to visit the Triassic and Jurassic periods, 203-145 million years ago. Watch the first dinosaurs appear. See them grow in size and numbers to dominate on land, in the air, and in the oceans. Discover the facts, fossils, and fun science behind Earth's earliest dinosaurs, as well as flying reptiles, mighty sea beasts, and the first birds. This second part of the exciting story of life on Earth unfolds through amazing lifelike illustrations and fascinating diagrams, all narrated by a friendly prehistoric guide.

Dinosaurs Rule (Prehistoric Field Guides)

Follow Ackerley the Acanthostega through the Cretaceous period, 145 to 66 million years ago, when the mightiest dinosaurs stalked the planet. Watch them seek prey, battle enemies, and finally face mass extinction.   Discover the facts, fossils, and fun science behind the fiercest carnivores of this time period. Learn about the rise of the raptors, the largest dinosaurs, and the great extinction. This third part of the exciting story of life on Earth unfolds through amazing lifelike illustrations and fascinating diagrams, all narrated by a friendly prehistoric guide.

The Last Days of the Dinosaurs (Prehistoric Field Guides)

Team up with Ackerley the Acanthostega to travel back 66 million years to the Tertiary and Quaternary periods of prehistoric Earth, when mammals came to dominate the planet. Many of them are now extinct—but not the most powerful of all: humans! Discover the facts, fossils, and fun science of behind the intriguing mammals of this time period, including killer pigs, the largest land mammal ever, and the earliest humans. The fourth part of the exciting story of life on Earth unfolds through amazing lifelike illustrations and fascinating diagrams, all narrated by a friendly prehistoric guide.

The Rise of Mammals (Prehistoric Field Guides)

Dive down to the watery depths and encounter the ten strangest creatures living in the oceans. You'll discover: ● a fish with an angling light ● a snail that harpoons its prey ● a squid with eyes bigger than a human head Come face to face with these extreme animals and learn their secrets!

Creatures of the Deep (Real-Life Monsters)

Scaly, Slippery Creatures (Real-Life Monsters)

Discover the ten most bizarre snakes, lizards, and other reptiles on the planet. Many lived at the time of the dinosaurs. Could this explain their grotesque features? Check out: ● blood-squirting lizards ● monster crocodiles ● the deadliest snake Come face to face with these extreme animals and learn their secrets!

Look closely at the ten most amazing insects and spiders that buzz, dart, and hang out all over the world. Beware of those bites and stings as you encounter: ● a hornet that will chase humans ● a louse that lives on a fish's tongue ● a centipede that will fight snakes Come face to face with these extreme animals and learn their secrets!

Creepy, Crawly Creatures (Real-Life Monsters)

Track down the ten most awe-inspiring animals in the rain forests of the world. Step away from those jaws, claws, and muscles, because here you'll find: ● the largest snake in the world ● blood-sucking vampires ● an eel that kills its prey with electric shocks Come face to face with these extreme animals and learn their secrets!

Creatures of the Rain Forest (Real-Life Monsters)

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The Dawn of Planet Earth (Prehistoric Field Guides)

Dinosaurs Rule (Prehistoric Field Guides)

The Last Days of the Dinosaurs (Prehistoric Field Guides)

The Rise of Mammals (Prehistoric Field Guides)

Creatures of the Deep (Real-Life Monsters)

Scaly, Slippery Creatures (Real-Life Monsters)

Creepy, Crawly Creatures (Real-Life Monsters)

Creatures of the Rain Forest (Real-Life Monsters)

The Last Days of the Dinosaurs (Prehistoric Field Guides)

The Dawn of Planet Earth (Prehistoric Field Guides)