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.
Author Biography
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.
Reviews
Profiles of prehistoric beasts provide fascinating information about these species and how we learned about them. Lucid text covers physical traits and behavior while smoothly integrating scientific history. . . .Engaging writing makes this set worth considering...-- "School Library Journal, Series Made Simple"
