Discover Prehistoric Marine Life of Manitoba By Larry Verstraete Ilustrations by Julius Csotonyi Driving across the North America Heartland, surrounded by prairie, it is almost impossible to imagine that this was once a huge inland sea. The Western Interior Seaway, which split the entire continent of North America in half, once teemed with predatory creatures – fanged fish and turtles the size of small cars; prowling sharks and giant squid; hungry plesiosaurus and immense crocodiles. At the top ot this prehistoric food chain, stretching up to nearly 15 meters (50 feet) and weighting a hefty 50000 kilograms (50 tons), ruled the mighty mosasaur, the T.Rex of the sea. Through a cooperative partnership with the Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre (CFDFC), home of 'Bruce'. the world's largest mosasaur skeleton, author Larry Verstraete and paleoartist Julius Csotonyi combine fascinating facts, astonishing discoveries, and the latest paleontological information to bring the ancient marine creatures of the Seaway to vivid life. Hardcover, 80 pages
