The Princeton Field Guide to the Ice Age

A comprehensive, authoritative, and accessible illustrated guide to the plants and animals of the Ice Age The Pleistocene Epoch, known as the Ice Age, saw the rise of many iconic and charismatic species, from Saber-toothed Cats to Woolly Mammoths. It also witnessed one of the most dramatic extinctions in Earth’s history, as climate change and a new, bipedal primate species—humans—changed the structure of Earth’s ecosystems forever. The Princeton Field Guide to the Ice Age is a captivating and authoritative introduction and reference to the species that thrived during this era. From big-name megafauna to smaller mammals, birds, plants, and more, the book examines how enormous ice sheets and lowered sea levels shaped a world where giants dominated every continent except Antarctica. Using the latest paleontological discoveries and cutting-edge research, the book provides up-to-date descriptions and scientifically accurate illustrations of every species, bringing the Ice Age to life. Features more than 130 full-color illustrations Covers ecosystems, megafauna, small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, birds, invertebrates, insects, plant life, early humans, and more