Everyone in town loves Edwina the dinosaur except one little boy who is determined to prove to everyone, including Edwina, that dinosaurs are extinct.

"When animals die out, the last survivor is called an endling. Discover the moving story of the last passenger pigeon, how it came to extinction, and the scientists who cared for and studied it. Finally, learn what can be done to protect our incredible wildlife. This book includes a table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, author biography, sidebars, and info about other animals on the brink of extinction"--

Offers a look at how the impact of a giant asteroid changed the planet and may have caused the extinction of the massive beasts who ruled the planet for millions of years.

"Could extinct species like mammoths and passenger pigeons be brought back to life? The science says yes. In [this book], Beth Shapiro, evolutionary biologist and pioneer in 'ancient DNA' research, walks readers through the astonishing and controversial process of de-extinction. From deciding which species should be restored, to sequencing their genomes, to anticipating how revived populations might be overseen in the wild, Shapiro vividly explores...

This dynamic series takes readers into the thrilling and frightening world of prehistoric Earth. This volume, focuses on after the dinosaurs, is filled with lush, vivid illustrations that portray the Earth and its inhabitants at this time, accompanied by a lively and informative narrative.

This dynamic series takes readers into the thrilling and frightening world of prehistoric Earth. This volume, focuses on before the dinosaurs, is filled with lush, vivid illustrations that portray the Earth and its inhabitants at this time, accompanied by a lively and informative narrative.

"The Thea Sisters are going to New Zealand! Their new friend Charlotte wants to show them the sights, and introduce them to Didi, a skeleton of a bird that went extinct many years ago. But when they get to the mouseum, Didi has gone missing! Can they findthe stolen skeleton before it is too late?"--

Passenger pigeon hatchlings, thought to be extinct, are discovered in Grandmother's room after she departs on a voyage to Greenland.

"Pterodactyl wasn't a dinosaur, but it lived when dinosaurs did. From its four legs to its long beak, this fascinating flying lizard is sure to capture any dino lover's attention!"--

"The fascinating lives and puzzling demise of some of the largest animals on earth. Until a few thousand years ago, creatures that could have been from a sci-fi thriller--including gorilla-sized lemurs, 800-pound birds, crocodiles that weighed a ton or more--roamed the earth. These great beasts, or "megafauna," lived on every habitable continent and on many islands. With a handful of exceptions, all are now gone. What caused the disappearance of these...