Synopses & Reviews
The bones of extinct giants such as mammoths, mastodons, giant ground sloths, and saber-toothed cats have been found across the southern United States. These fossils help scientists understand what life was like more than 10,000 years ago.
Review
"Recommended for middle school students." -- National Science Teachers Association
Synopsis
River bottoms, rock quarries, sinkholes, and caves from Texas to South Carolina are treasure chests of Ice Age fossils. Scientists and amateur collectors have uncovered bones and teeth of extinct giants such as mastodons, mammoths, giant ground sloths, and saber-toothed cats. The fossils provide important clues that help scientists piece together a story of what life was like more than 10,000 years ago.
About the Author
Judy Cutchins is the author of numerous award-winning science books. In both 1991 and 2001, she was honored as Georgia Author of the Year in Juvenile and Young Adult Nonfiction. She has specialist degrees in elementary education and more than 25 years of experience as a writer and educator at Fernbank Science Center in Atlanta, Georgia.Ginny Johnston is the author of numerous award-winning science books. In both 1991 and 2001, she was honored as Georgia Author of the Year in Juvenile and Young Adult Nonfiction. She has specialist degrees in elementary education and more than 25 years of experience as a writer and educator at Fernbank Science Center in Atlanta, Georgia.