The Age of Mammals: The Oligocene and Miocene Epochs
The Age of Mammals: The Oligocene and Miocene Epochs
Holmes, Thom
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Annotation: Explains how mammals and birds increased their collective footprint to dominate the Earth, and how they evolved to present-day form.
Genre: [Paleontology]
 
Reviews: 2
Catalog Number: #27167
Format: Library Binding
Publisher: Chelsea House
Copyright Date: 2009
Edition Date: 2009 Release Date: 01/01/09
Pages: 190 pages
ISBN: 0-8160-5964-0
ISBN 13: 978-0-8160-5964-5
Dewey: 569
LCCN: 2008038329
Dimensions: 25 cm.
Subject Heading:
Mammals, Fossil.
Paleontology. Oligocene.
Paleontology. Miocene.
Language: English
Reviews:
Horn Book (Sat Aug 01 00:00:00 CDT 2009)

These volumes provide comprehensive coverage of prehistoric life from the Cretaceous Period through recent ancient history (145 million to 200,000 years ago). Each volume integrates current understandings from evolutionary biology, earth science, archaeology, and paleontology in detailed discussions of the dominant animals that lived during the title era. Illustrations, diagrams, and sidebars enhance the already well-organized main texts. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind.

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Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-183) and index.
Reading Level: 7.0
Interest Level: 9-12
About 15 million years ago, the diversity of mammals worldwide reached an astounding peak. As the continental landmasses shifted and temperate climates encouraged flowering plants, woodlands, and grasses to grow in abundance, mammals stepped into ecological niches left vacant by the extinction of the dinosaurs. The Oligocene and Miocene epochs saw the foundations of modern-day mammal groups. Adaptations of the jaw, teeth, skull, limbs, and other traits led to mammals that were better adapted for every mode of life. The Age of Mammals explains how mammals and birds increased their collective footprint to dominate the Earth, and how they evolved to present-day form.
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