What was the biggest dinosaur? When was the ice age? Why did the dinosaurs die out? This fascinating book has all the answers and more. Simple, easy-to-read text and lively illustrations introduce children to the world of dinosaurs and prehistoric life. Links to exciting recommended websites make this a fantastic resource for use at home or school. Chapters in this book include: - The prehistoric world - How the Earth began - Under the sea - Life on the land - Swampy forests - The first reptiles - The first dinosaurs - Hunter dinosaurs - Raptors - The first birds - Tyrannosaurus rex - Giant dinosaurs - Duck-billed dinosaurs - Horned dinosaurs - Stegosaurs - Boneheads - Spiky dinosaurs - Baby dinosaurs - Sea reptiles - Flying reptiles - The death of dinosaurs - The first mammals - More mammals - South American mammals - Ice age mammals - The first people - How do we know? - New discoveries - Prehistoric facts and figures - Prehistoric words