reptiles, fossil

Discusses the physical characteristics of several endangered, extinct, and prehistoric species of reptiles.

Evaluates several theories concerning the extinction of the dinosaurs including: climate change, the rise of mammals, changing vegetation, volcanic eruptions, and a major asteroid strike.

Describes the prehistoric reptiles which inhabited the waters at the time that the dinosaurs were ruling on land.

Colorful illustrations and easy-to-follow text explain how modern-day reptiles evolved from prehistoric creatures.

Looks at what fossil evidence reveals about prehistoric reptiles that lived in the sea, including ichthyosaurs, plesiosaurs, and mosasaurs.

Describes other reptiles that were alive during the age of dinosaurs, including creatures that lived in the sea and those that flew through the skies.