Mega-Predators of the Past

Award-winning nonfiction author and science specialist Melissa Stewart offers young readers a mega-exploration of little-known prehistoric predators that rival even the mightiest of dinosaurs!

It is time for T. rex and his dinosaur cousins to step aside and let other mega-predators like the terror bird and the giant ripper lizard take the spotlight! Travel back to prehistoric times and meet some of the most impressive creatures to ever roam the Earth.

You'll be amazed at the size and the fierceness of these lesser-known predators, many of them ancient ancestors of animals that we still see today.

Stewart's cheeky, humorous voice--along with a comical version of the familiar "comparison man"--put these creatures in perspective. Artist and former zoologist Howard Gray brings these predators (back) to life with dynamic, humorous, and scientifically accurate illustrations.

Sidebars and extensive back matter material provide more detailed information and context.

Author: Melissa Stewart
Publisher: Peachtree Publishers
Published: 11/08/2022
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 12.00h x 10.10w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781682631096
Audience: Ages 9-12


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2022
Booklist 09/15/2022 pg. 48
School Library Journal 10/28/2022 pg. 1

About the Author
Stewart, Melissa: - Melissa Stewart earned degrees from Union College and New York University and worked as an editor. She is the author of more than 150 books. The idea for the A Place for... books came to her while she was writing an article for a magazine. She wanted young readers to understand how their choices and actions can have a direct impact on the creatures that share our world.Gray, Howard: - Growing up, Howard Gray was captivated by animals and nature, a fascination probably fuelled by living in some interesting parts of the world as work took his parents from place to place. He holds a BSc in Zoology and a PhD in Arabian bottlenose dolphin genetics. Howard has returned to his dream career children's book illustration These days, Howard lives in the picturesque city of Durham, where he enjoys eating cake and going for walks along the beach at Tynemouth to keep nature nearby.