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MEGA: The Most Enormous Animals Ever

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Book Synopsis

A fascinating celebration of the world’s most enormous animals!

Discover the magnificent megafauna that have shaped our planet – from the mighty megalodon, sabre-toothed cats and giant birds that existed millions of years ago, to the elephants, giraffes and whales that live today.

But why did some of the largest creatures on Earth go extinct? What do we know about their lives from the clues they left behind? And how can we protect the megafauna that roam our planet today? Unearth these secrets and many more in this captivating compendium.

Written by zoology correspondent, science-writer and broadcaster Jules Howard
With astonishing illustrations on every page by Gavin Scott
With a mega jacket cover that unfolds to become a poster!
The perfect gift for any child aged 7+ with an interest in animals and protecting our planet

Our Review Panel says...

Mega is a fascinating information book that allows children (and adults!) to explore the various enormous animals that have roamed our planet, from animals that existed millions of years ago to ones we see alive today.

The book explains how these creatures might have evolved to become so huge and what made some of them extinct. Jules Howard, the author, has selected a range of animals including ‘Mighty Mammals’, ‘Really Big Birds’, ‘Rampaging Reptiles’, ‘Supersize Fish’ and ‘Monstrous Molluscs to write about. Each page includes a range of illustrations that bring the creatures to life. There is a range of fascinating facts that are clearly presented so that the size of each animal can be understood. The book also explores the impact of animal extinctions and ways in which we can help protect our planet and the animals that inhabit it. The glossary and index support quick navigation and deeper understanding of some complex terminology. The book cover also folds out to create a large poster of a range of mammoth animals featured.

A great animal-themed non-fiction book choice for KS2.