Age of Ancient Sea Monsters - (Pnso Field Guide to the Ancient World) by Yang Yang (Hardcover)

About the Book

Swim in the murky underwater world with prehistoric creatures who fought for their survival in Age of Ancient Sea Monsters from PNSO Field Guide to the Ancient World. See the evolution of these terrifying sea creatures who lurked beneath the ripples and waves half a billion years ago.

Book Synopsis

Swim in the murky underwater world with prehistoric creatures who fought for their survival in Age of Ancient Sea Monsters from PNSO Field Guide to the Ancient World.
Take a trip back in time five hundred million years ago to explore the underwater depths dominated by ancient sea monsters. Uncover the mysteries of the aquatic reptiles lurking below sea-level as they develop long and sharp teeth, massive tails, and unparalleled strength! These features allowed them to defeat all that was in their path and become the unchallenged hegemons of the ocean.Read about the evolution of sea monsters across the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods as each one takes control of its own destiny.

Age of Ancient Sea Monsters tells the story of how these courageous ocean creatures adapted to new environments and worked for their survival. This third volume from the PNSO Field Guide to the Ancient World will inspire paleontology enthusiasts everywhere to explore their nearby lakes, ponds, and oceans!

Review Quotes

"The illustrations, paintings based on life-sized models, are accompanied by imagined stories about the creatures as well as facts about their place in reptile history... science-based imagination for readers with a passion for prehistoric reptiles." --Kirkus Reviews

"This is such a fun book! Yang Yang weaves charming narratives that are like short stories, packed with information about these creatures and their lives, all set properly in time and location. The artwork by Zhao Chuang is phenomenal and detailed. Not only does his art match well with current scientific understanding, but they are colorful and vivid, drawing the reader in. If you're like me, you'll end up pouring over each piece for a good while. I was especially happy to see placodonts make an appearance (like Glyphoderma and Psephoderma) because they are just so wonderfully bizarre and still not well known. This is delightful for both the casual reader and those looking for lots of great information about some fascinating animals!" --Dr. Alexander K. Hastings, Fitzpatrick Chair of Paleontology at the Science Museum of Minnesota

"Zhao Chuang and Yang Yang have done it again with Age of Ancient Sea Monsters. Yang's colorful, engaging prose works in tandem with Zhao's gorgeous illustrations to breathe life into dozens of extraordinary sea creatures that range in age from well before the dinosaurs to beyond. And as with Zhao and Yang's previous books, among the prehistoric menagerie are many remarkable beasts that most people (including me, a professional paleontologist!) won't have heard much about before." --Dr. Matt Lamanna, Mary R. Dawson Associate Curator and Head of Vertebrate Paleontology, Carnegie Museum of Natural History

"This is a delightful book that takes a whimsical look at the lives of Mesozoic marine reptiles (and a few other extinct creatures of note), a category of fossil vertebrates that is near and dear to my heart. The imaginative and playful narrative will be of interest to younger readers who, one may hope, will be inspired to examine the natural world with heightened curiosity. Its greatest strength, however, is in the masterful depictions of these creatures and their underwater realm. Images of action, beauty, and broad swaths of color will enchant readers of all ages." --Dr. Glenn W. Storrs, Withrow Farny Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology at the Cincinnati Museum Center

"The Age of Ancient Sea Monsters is an informative and entertaining read. Yang's detailed narratives, along with Zhao Chuang beautiful illustrations, offers a unique vision of some of the most amazing creatures from around the world and through time that swam the prehistoric seas." --Dr. Thomas L. Adams, Curator of Paleontology and Geology at The Witte Museum