Book Series · 3 Books

Earth Before Us Books

In order from Dinosaur Empire! to Mammal Takeover!.

The Earth Before Us series is a set of 3 graphic novels by Abby Howard, published between 2017 and 2019. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 130 pages.

Dinosaur Empire!
Ocean Renegades!
Mammal Takeover!
Dinosaur Empire!
Ocean Renegades!
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Dinosaur Empire!
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Dinosaur Empire!

A fifth-grader time-travels to the dinosaur age for a science quiz.

126 pages· 11,383 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Summary: Fifth-grader Ronnie faces an impossible dinosaur quiz until her neighbor, Ms. Lernin, a retired paleontologist, offers a unique solution: time travel. Together, they journey through the Mesozoic Era, encountering Stegosauruses, Velociraptors, and more. As Ronnie learns about herbivores, carnivores, and the distinctions between dinosaurs and reptiles, she discovers the era's impact on today's world. Will this prehistoric adventure help her ace the quiz, or will the dinosaurs prove too much to handle? Dive into this fact-filled graphic novel to find out!
The complete set

Earth Before Us Series

3 books · Published 2017–2019

Dinosaur Empire!
Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1498

Dinosaur Empire!

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

A fifth-grader time-travels to the dinosaur age for a science quiz.

Ocean Renegades!
Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1498

Ocean Renegades!

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Travel back to the Paleozoic era and discover life before dinosaurs.

Mammal Takeover!
Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1498

Mammal Takeover!

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Discover the rise of mammals after dinosaurs vanished.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Earth Before Us series?

There are 3 books in the Earth Before Us series. It began with Dinosaur Empire! in 2017, and the newest book, Mammal Takeover!, was published in 2019.

What ages are the Earth Before Us books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Earth Before Us book is the longest?

Mammal Takeover! is the longest book in the series at 12,613 words (128 pages).

Which Earth Before Us book is the shortest?

Dinosaur Empire! is the shortest at 11,383 words (126 pages).

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