Living Fossils [electronic resource] : Survivors from Earth's Distant Past
Hirsch, Rebecca E.2020
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In the history of life on this planet, 99.9 percent of all species have gone extinct. But a few have survived almost unchanged. Author Rebecca E. Hirsch introduces readers to six living fossils, including the chambered nautilus, the horseshoe crab with its sticky blue blood, and venomous platypuses that sting, as well as a comprehensive explanation of evolution and extinction for readers who may not be familiar with the terms yet. Readers will also discover a a spectacular timeline of the history of animal life on Earth. Dive into the stories of these incredible animals and find out how they help scientists piece together evolutionary history.
Main title:
Living Fossils [electronic resource] : Survivors from Earth's Distant Past / Rebecca E. Hirsch
Author:
Hirsch, Rebecca E., Author
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : Lerner Publishing Group, 2020
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file)
Audience:
Reading grade level: 4-5
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Mode of access: Internet
Biography/History:
Rebecca E. Hirsch is an award- winning children's author with a PhD in plant biology. Her picture books include Plants Can't Sit Still and Night Creatures: Animals That Swoop, Crawl, and Creep while You Sleep. She lives with her husband and three children in State College, Pennsylvania. You can visit her online at rebeccahirsch.com.
ISBN:
9781728411330
Language:
English
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BRN:
3011108
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