A giant of archaeology, Colin Renfrew has immeasurably improved our understanding of human history. In this passionately argued work, he offers a concise summary of prehistory-human existence that predates the development of written records-while challenging the very definition of prehistory itself.

Examines the art of prehistoric times, including painting, reliefs, sculpture, and pottery that has been found in Africa, the Pacific, and the Americas.

Describes Megalodon, an extinct shark that was more than fifty feet long and could swallow an object the size of a small car.

One hundred million years ago, the skies were filled with enormous flying reptiles! With wings spans up to nearly forty feet, pterosaurs were the dominant life form on earth. Learn more about these incredible creatures and the world they inhabited.

"An introduction to the life and era of the flying contemporaries of dinosaurs known as pterodactyls, starting with the creatures' 1784 discovery and ending with present-day research topics"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the early development of navigation, examining how ancient humans discovered the secrets of wind, tides, and stars that allowed them to make long voyages that profoundly changed human civilization.

Discusses the prehistoric ancestors, evolution, and some modern breeds of horses.

Text and photographs present a description of early humans, their origins, their tools and weapons, how they hunted and foraged for food, and the role of family life, money, religion, and magic.