Annotation: The Mammoth Hunters is the third novel in Jean M. Auel’s Earth’s Children series. Set during the Ice Age, it follows Ayla, a young woman with extraordinary survival skills, as she lives with a new group of people called the Clan of the Mammoth Hunters. The book explores themes of human relationships, survival, and the clash of cultures in prehistoric times. It combines detailed descriptions of Ice Age life with a story of love, friendship, and personal growth. Auel’s vivid storytelling brings ancient history to life through the eyes of her strong, resourceful heroine.