Fort Morgan Public Library

This book describes what probably happened to the dinosaurs 65 million years ago when a comet or an asteroid most likely slammed into the Earth in the area of the Yucatan Peninsula.

This book introduces readers to the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and fossil record of Coelophysis. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.

"Today, an ancient world is vanishing right before our eyes: the age of giant animals. Over 40,000 years ago, the earth was ruled by megafauna: mammoths and mastodons, saber-toothed tigers and giant sloths. Of course, those creatures no longer exist, due to the evolution and arrival of the wildly adaptive human species, among other factors. Many more of the world’s biggest and baddest creatures—including the black rhino, the dodo, giant...

A story about family, loyalty, kindness and bravery, set against an all-too-possible future where climate change has forever changed the way we live. Sometimes bees get too big to be up in the branches, sometimes they fall and break their bones. This week both happened and Foreman said, 'Tomorrow we'll find two new bees.' Peony lives with her sister and grandfather on a fruit farm outside the city. In a world where real bees are extinct, the quickest,...

Hundreds of years ago, Earth was home to some strange animals. There was the giant beaver taller than a human; the Sicilian dwarf elephant; the ten-foot-tall elephant bird; the giant lemur nicknamed the tratratratra; the world famous dodo. Hunted by humans and weakened by climate change, these animals gradually disappeared. All that remains are footprints and fossils, explorers' stories and fascinating folk tales--all waiting to be discovered in...

Describes various scientific theories which explore the extinction of the dinosaurs.

Describes the physical characteristics and habits of prehistoric birds that are now extinct and those of species that have either recently vanished or are facing extinction.

Text and illustrations describe Tasmanian tigers, including how they lived and how they became extinct.

Answers questions about extinct animals and animals in danger of becoming extinct, with a focus on reasons for endangerment and conservation efforts.

The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals explores some of the most captivating creatures to have once shared our planet. From the giant moa and the dodo to the black rhino and the Pinta Island tortoise, the animals in The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals book have all disappeared due to the actions of humankind. The animals’ stories demonstrate the fragility of life on Earth, and inspire young readers to take action to protect the environment...