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Ancient Animals: Saber-Toothed Cat

by Sarah L. Thomson

Illustrator: Andrew Plant

Ages: 6+

Published: 2014

Publisher: Charlesbridge

ISBN: 978-1-58089-400-5

Keywords: Prehistoric Animals, Cats

It's 16,000 years ago, and a skilled hunter in California hides, awaiting his prey. A range of resources and illustrations of related large-toothed hunters encourage further research. Acrylic and gouache illustrations.