Living Fossils
Clues to the Past
Published on 30. July 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-62354-169-9 (ISBN)
Description
A fascinating look at how and why some animals haven't changed much since prehistoric times.
Meet the coelacanth, horseshoe crab, dragonfly, tuatara, nautilus, and Hula painted frog. All are living fossils, or modern-day animals that very closely resemble their ancient relatives. Why have they changed so little over time, while other animals evolved or went extinct? Using contrasting "then" and "now" illustrations, veteran nonfiction writer Caroline Arnold alternates between a prehistoric creature in its native environment and its contemporary living-fossil counterpart.
Meet the coelacanth, horseshoe crab, dragonfly, tuatara, nautilus, and Hula painted frog. All are living fossils, or modern-day animals that very closely resemble their ancient relatives. Why have they changed so little over time, while other animals evolved or went extinct? Using contrasting "then" and "now" illustrations, veteran nonfiction writer Caroline Arnold alternates between a prehistoric creature in its native environment and its contemporary living-fossil counterpart.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Watertown
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Second Grade, Interest Age: From 3 to 7 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 218 mm
Width: 279 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
181 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-62354-169-9 (9781623541699)
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02/2016
Charlesbridge
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