'When Monsters Ruled:The 25 Scariest Animals of the Prehistoric World' Hardcover

This illustrated, full-color book is recommended for ages 10 and up. 150 pgs. HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED what it would be like to live in prehistoric times alongside massive dangerous creatures like Megalodon, Mosasaurus, or Tyrannosaurus rex? Wonder no more! Award-winning historian, Lochlainn Seabrook's unique book, 'When Monsters Ruled,' takes you on a detailed tour inside the mysterious and often terrifying realm of, as his subtitle states: "The 25 Scariest Animals of the Prehistoric World." Among his awesome beasts are Andrewsarchus, Arctodus, Argentavis, Arthropleura, Basilosaurus, Brygmophyseter, Cameroceras, Carbonemys, Deinosuchus, Dunkleosteus, Entelodon, Gigantopithecus, Gorgonopsid, Helicoprion, Kaprosuchus, Kronosaurus, Livyatan, Mauisaurus, Megalodon, Mosasaurus, Quetzalcoatlus, Smilodon, Spinosaurus, Titanoboa, and of course, Tyrannosaurus. Each entry provides five or more color illustrations depicting the animal's body, head, skeleton, size comparison to man, and feeding and hunting behaviors. Mr. Seabrook devotes a full page to quick facts concerning each species full scientific name, nickname, height, weight, length, lifespan, speed, reasons for becoming extinct, and much more. A second page is dedicated to a fascinating in-depth discussion on each animal's ecology and life history. Along with over 150 eye-popping, one-of-a-kind, color illustrations the author provides an introduction, a helpful index, and a comprehensive bibliography. Great gift idea!