* 2nd Place in the ASE (The Association for Science and Education) Book of the Year Award 2021 *
What did your Guinea pig's great great great great great grandparent look like? Palaeontologist Dr Dean Lomax takes a look at seven favourite pets and, using fossil clues, reveals their prehistoric animal ancestors.
We take a close look at our pets, from guinea pigs to cats to horses, and - as if they were furry time machines - use fossil facts to trace them back to their prehistoric animal ancestors, with bright , fun illustrations and plenty of facts for readers to get their teeth into. Written by palaeontologist Dr Dean Lomax.
Incredible pop-ups bring you face-to-face with awesome ancient creatures, including a Velociraptor, a sabre-tooth cat and the giant snake Titanoboa. Full of fun facts about amazing animals and fascinating fossils.
