Chased by Sea Monsters: Prehistoric Predators of the Deep FROM THE PUBLISHER
In prehistoric times there existed creatures bigger and often fiercer than dinosaurs, whose exploits have inspired more terrifying legends than any other group of animals. Their watery home has kept them hidden from view -- until now. Following on from the hugely successful Walking with Dinosaurs and Walking with Beasts, Chased by Sea Monsters once again creates the prehistoric world, giving us an insight into the underwater environment of that time and the strange and fascinating creatures that dwelt there. The leading wildlife television presenter, Nigel Marven, explores their world through a series of "encounters," where he dives deep into the past and swims with these extraordinary reptiles and mammals. From the fearsome hunter, Liopleurodon, one of the biggest predators that ever existed, to Megalograptus, the most vicious of the spiny sea scorpions, the deadly prehistoric seas are vividly brought to life as we see these creatures through Nigel's eyes. Some of the ancestors of these predators exist today, but even the great white shark and blue whale cannot come close in threat and size to these prehistoric species.
Illustrated boxes describe the latest scientific evidence that led to the reconstruction of these creatures, with details of the modern sites, from New York to Egypt, where water once covered the land. Character boxes provide information on behavior and habitats, and Nigel gives essential tips and advice about the risks of diving in prehistoric times. The text is illustrated throughout with groundbreaking computer graphics and images of Nigel exploring the prehistoric underwater world, to offer a unique record of a lost world never revealed before.
SYNOPSIS
A flashy fiction with many color illustrations. Its publication coincides with the eponymous BBC program of 8 Feb. 2004 (Discovery channel). Highly entertaining, and based (however loosely) on scientific evidence. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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