Bibliograph

Megabugs, and other prehistoric critters that roamed the planet, written by Helaine Becker ; illustrated by John Bindon

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Label

Megabugs, and other prehistoric critters that roamed the planet, written by Helaine Becker ; illustrated by John Bindon

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 29) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Megabugs

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1080220082

Responsibility statement

written by Helaine Becker ; illustrated by John Bindon

Sub title

and other prehistoric critters that roamed the planet

Summary

"A millipede the size of a basketball player? A pit-bull-sized scorpion? It's hard to believe, but such mega-critters once lived on our planet. In this peek into prehistory, award-winning science writer Helaine Becker introduces us to nine of these terrifying giants. You'll discover when and where they lived, how they grew to their mega-sizes and what (thankfully!) caused their extinction. On each spread, a highly realistic illustration shows us what the animal looked like, in its habitat, based on fossil evidence. Each spread is chock-full of visual information, including a size chart that shows how big the animal could grow, a timeline placing the animal in its geological period and a map of where its fossils have been discovered. Sidebars throughout expand on scientific and historical concepts, such as adaptation and the Permian extinction. Written to engage a hi-lo (high interest, low reading level) audience, Megabugs is sure to satisfy dino-lovers, bug-lovers and kids fascinated by prehistoric life."--, Provided by publisher

Target audience

juvenile

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