Description
Here is the story of Ice Age beasts as told from the unique perspective of Maisie the woolly mammoth. Maisie’s Ice Age ‘who’s who’ reveals the defining characteristics of some of the most memorable creatures from prehistoric times.
Maisie’s memoir includes tales about Stella the sabre-toothed tiger, the golden girl of the Ice Age, whose megawatt smile contained 25 cm canines; the villain we all love to hate, Trevor the Titanoboa, a 13 m mega-snake who could swallow a crocodile whole; and the slightly more camera-shy Gavin the Giant Ape, who is rumoured to have inspired the myth of the Yeti! Featuring the quirky illustrations of Rob Hodgson, Maisie Mammoth’s Memoirs stands apart from other prehistoric beast titles with its characterful creatures and humorous approach to palaeontology based on some of the latest scientific research – look out for tips on how to defrost a woolly mammoth! It is the second in a series that brings animals from the distant past alive for young children.
About the Author
Michael J. Benton is Professor of Vertebrate Palaeontology and head of the Palaeobiology Research Group at the University of Bristol, which was identified by the Center for World University Rankings as the top palaeontology research group in the world. He has written more than fifty books, including the standard textbooks in palaeontology and When Life Nearly Died, also published by Thames & Hudson. Benton regularly offers media comment on new dinosaur discoveries.
Specifications
- PLC
- Size:34.0 x 23.0 cm
- Extent:48pp
- Publication date:4 June 2020
Reviews
'Splendid … children and their parents will be riveted'
Observer
'A gem of children's non-fiction … answers all the questions your little one might ask'
The Guardian Witness
'Continues the welcome trend for beautifully illustrated non fiction … a book to stimulate curiosity and counter squeamishness'
Sunday Times
'This book is full of amazing facts designed to inspire children – and enable them to become skilled bug-spotters themselves'
Absolutely Mama
