Slow, heavy steps rumble through the woods. The steps grow louder as a single, shockingly large animal lurches into view. Its body is almost bearlike. But it is

"Simple text and illustrations present prehistoric giant ground sloths, how they looked, and what they did"--Provided by publisher.

Learn all about giant sloths: their size, armoured skin and large claws meant that they had no natural predators. Read what happened to one Megatherium in this

Introduces the prehistoric giant ground sloth, discussing its physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior.

Things New and Strange chronicles a research quest undertaken by G. Wayne Clough, the first secretary of the Smithsonian Institution born in the South. Soon aft