American Mastodon

by Kathryn Clay

Overview

The American mastodon thundered through the Ice Age. With its powerful tusks and large size, few predators challenged this prehistoric beast. Readers learn about this mighty plant eater from engaging text and bold illustrations reviewed by Smithsonian experts.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543505436
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2018
Series:	Little Paleontologist Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.75(w) x 8.75(h) x 0.31(d)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

About the Author

Kathryn Clay has written more than 40 nonfiction children’s books about everything from dancing to dinosaurs. She also teaches college writing courses. She has a Master’s of Arts in Literature from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Kathryn lives in southern Minnesota with her husband and daughter.

Table of Contents

Animal File 4

Ancient Elephants? 6

Mistaken For a Mammoth 8

Mighty Molars 10

Tough Tusks 12

Layers of Hair 14

Following the Footprints 16

Pleistocene Home 18

Stronger Together 20

A Saber-Toothed Supper 22

Early Hunters 24

First Fossil Discoveries 26

American Mastodons on Display 28

Glossary 30

Critical Thinking Questions 31

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

extension of the popular series Little Paleontologist; text and images reviewed by Smithsonian experts; bold, full-color images; expert quotes; graphic organizers such as charts and maps; labeled diagram in each title; critical thinking questions