This series brings to life an age ruled by reptiles and other prehistoric creatures who swam the seas, soared through the skies, and roamed the landscape of our planet. Each volume is jam-packed with fascinating facts, subjects of speculation, and thoroughly modern theories. The information is presented in a lively, exciting format featuring authoritative text, a useful glossary and comprehensive index, helpful hints for further study and Web browsing, and a dynamic array of vibrant photos and illustrations.Read all about the incredible variety of flying creatures that ruled the prehistoric skies. Learn about the discovery of the pterosaurs in the 1900s. Let your imagination soar as you read about the myths and legends surrounding flying reptiles. Ponder the complex relationship between birds and dinosaurs and the evolution of feathered reptiles to modern beaked birds.