Alaska Dinosaurs, Mammoths, and More [Hardcover]

Explore the world of fascinating prehistoric creatures that once roamed ancient Alaska. Packed with vibrant illustrations of dinosaurs by artist Ray Troll and lively text by paleontologist Kirk Johnson, this dynamic picture book is perfect for curious kids ages 8-12 and dinophiles of all ages.

This engaging richly illustrated picture book is the perfect introduction to Alaska’s dinosaurs. It opens with an irresistible, jam-packed map of Alaska fossils, and then proceeds through a timeline of prehistoric creatures that inhabited ancient Alaska’s oceans and forests.

Discover thalattosaurs, giant sea lizards who lived over 200 million years ago, and the mysterious “desmos,” a prehistoric marine mammal that looked like a hippo but might be related to horses and rhinos and roamed the region 20 million years ago, and many more! The dream team of Troll and Kirk have done it again with their collaboration on Alaska's Dinosaurs, Mammoths, and More! This is a wonderfully illustrated and written book highlighting some of the state's awesome ancient life. The book works its way through time, starting in the Triassic Period, 215 million years ago and goes right up to our current epoch, the Holocene. Now I just hope this is a series, I want a book for every state!
—Kallie Moore, paleontologist and author of Tales of the Prehistoric World

What a joy to explore Alaska's rich fossil record in this stunning new book! I have never seen such a collection of art and stories that captures the unique animals and landscapes that define prehistoric Alaska.
—Amy Atwater, paleontologist and author of The Fossil Keeper's Treasures

Ray and Kirk are the perfect combination. They are the peanut butter and jelly of palelÃ.