
Stone Age Beasts is an engaging and visually stunning non-fiction book that introduces young readers to the incredible prehistoric animals that lived alongside early humans. Illustrated by Kate Greenaway Medal winner Grahame Baker-Smith, each double-page spread spotlights a different creature, from the woolly mammoth to the giant wombat, with detailed facts about their anatomy, behavior, and extinction. It is designed as a 'gift book' with rich content, making it perfect for curious children aged 4-11 who are fascinated by ancient life and natural history. The book provides a solid foundation for understanding the Stone Age world and sparks wonder about Earth's past.
The spectacle of Stone Age life stampedes off the page in an engaging, eye-popping gift book illustrated by a Kate Greenaway Medal winner. Are you brave enough to come face-to-face with the biggest and most awe-inspiring prehistoric beasts? In this dramatic introduction to the Stone Age world, the stupendous giants that shared the earth with our human ancestors--from the woolly mammoth and the fearsome saber-toothed cat to the elephant bird and the giant wombat--leap, slither, and swoop to life on eighteen atmospheric and densely packed double-page spreads spotlighting animals from around the globe. Each lively profile is anchored to a stunning illustration by Kate Greenaway Medal winner Grahame Baker-Smith and features jaw-dropping facts about the animal's anatomy and behavior, with an emphasis on how it interacted with early humans. Sidebars highlight scientific name, weight, territorial range, and extinction dates, while a glossary and end notes offer additional color and context to round out a boldly packaged and richly absorbing journey of discovery.