"From the megabeaver to the dwarf elephant, this book introduces readers to some prehistoric animals that might just be familiar."-- Provided by publisher.

Includes index.

Prehistoric ancestors -- Monster snake: Titanoboa -- Mighty rodent: Josephoartigasia -- The Lizard of Aus: Megalania -- Humongous hedgehog: Deinogalerix -- Giant beavers Castoroides -- Small wonders: dwarf elephants -- Deadly dragonfly: Meganeura -- Shake a leg: Arthropleura -- Dog versus frog: Beelzebufo -- Ruffling feathers: elephant bird -- Timeline -- Uncovering the past.