Lyons Regional Library

A book on the origins, the unearthed, the natural history and extinction of the mammoths.

"When a furry, four-legged beast from the distant past appears in their park, the local animals are concerned about unwanted attention from humans. Gilly the Possum, assistant to raccoon Mayor Crawdaddy, is tasked with figuring out where the lost galumpuscame from...and how to get him home again. While Gilly and the Mayor don't agree on much, they can agree on one thing: with a huge blizzard rolling in, the galumpus needs their help, no matter where...

Desribes the ancient animals known as mammoths and mastodons, how they lived and how they are related to today's elephants.

An adventure in a Bronze Age that never was, in this sequel to "Beyond the Gap."

Describes the physical characteristics and habits of the prehistoric ancestor of the elephant and discusses why they may have become extinct.

Thirteen-year-old Sam and her father scrape by caring for rescued elephants until an offer comes through that may not only save the sanctuary, it may also restore an extinct species. Includes facts about woolly mammoths and cloning.

Introduces the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of the prehistoric relative of modern-day Indian elephant.

When Elsie, an orphan on the streets of Victorian London, hears about the mysterious ice monster-a woolly mammoth found at the North Pole-she's determined to discover more.... Luckily, a chance encounter brings Elsie face to face with the creature, sparking the adventure of a lifetime-from London to the heart of the Arctic.