Books written by Matthew Rake

  • Evolution
    Evolution

    Evolution - this is the story of Life on Earth.

  • Prehistoric Predators
    Prehistoric Predators

    Looks at predatory dinosaurs, describing their physical characteristics, the geographical areas where they lived, and the unique abilities they used to hunt their prey.

  • The Rise of Mammals
    The Rise of Mammals

    "After the dinosaurs disappeared, a new form of life began to thrive on Earth. This final book in the series traces the emergence of mammals, from woolly mammoths to killer pigs to humans."--

  • Dinosaurs Rule
    Dinosaurs Rule

    The firstjawed fish appear. The “golden age of the dinosaurs” witnesses huge herbivore dinosaurs. Evolution The story begins with the Big Bang15,000 million years ago (mya). Life on Earth starts around 3,800 mya.

  • The Last Days of the Dinosaurs
    The Last Days of the Dinosaurs

    EVOLUTION TIMELINE The story begins with the Big The first Bang15,000millionyears ago(mya). Life on Earth starts around 3,800 reptiles evolve from one branch mya. Oxygen forms in the atmosphere photosynthesizing about 2,300 mya bacteria ...

  • Prehistoric Sea Beasts
    Prehistoric Sea Beasts

    "Great White Sharks are gigantic - but what else used to swim in the oceans that might be bigger? Readers will discover fascinating creatures and compare their incredible sizes to modern day settings."--

  • Scaly, Slippery Creatures
    Scaly, Slippery Creatures

    Blood-Squirting. Reptile. Length: 1-8 in (2.5-20 cm) Weight: 0.2-0.5 oz (5-15g) Location: North America Horned Lizard With its thick, tough, spiky skin, the horned lizard doesn't look like a particularly appetizing meal.

  • Scaly, Slippery Creatures

    "Discover the ten most bizarre snakes, lizards, and other reptiles on the planet.

  • Creepy, Crawly Creatures
    Creepy, Crawly Creatures

    Look closely at the ten most amazing insects and spiders that buzz, dart, and hang out all over the world.

  • Creatures of the Rain Forest
    Creatures of the Rain Forest

    Track down the ten most awe-inspiring animals in the rain forests of the world.

  • If Prehistoric Beasts Were Here Today: Hunters of the Deep
    If Prehistoric Beasts Were Here Today: Hunters of the Deep

    HISTORY & THE PAST: GENERAL INTEREST (CHILDREN'S / TEENAGE). This book features ten prehistoric animals that are similar to and resemble ones we find today.

  • If Prehistoric Beasts Were Alive Today
    If Prehistoric Beasts Were Alive Today

    Did you know there were massive animals that existed before and after the dinosaurs?

  • Creatures of the Rain Forest
    Creatures of the Rain Forest

    Track down the ten most awe-inspiring animals in the rain forests of the world.

  • The Last Days of the Dinosaurs
    The Last Days of the Dinosaurs

    Introduces the dinosaurs that inhabited the Earth during the Cretaceous era, including deinonychus, spinosaurus, oviraptor, and Tyrannosaurus rex.

  • The Rise of Mammals
    The Rise of Mammals

    The fourth part of the exciting story of life on Earth unfolds through amazing lifelike illustrations and fascinating diagrams, all narrated by a friendly prehistoric guide.

  • The Last Days of the Dinosaurs
    The Last Days of the Dinosaurs

    "The incredible story of life on earth, 145 to 66 million years ago"--Preliminary title page.