Living Fossils
  • Published: 30 July 2019
  • ISBN: 9781623541699
  • Imprint: Charlesbridge Children
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $19.99

Living Fossils

Clues to the Past

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A fascinating look at how and why some animals haven't changed much since prehistoric times.

You haven’t changed a bit!
 
Living fossils, or modern-day animals that very closely resemble their ancient relatives. Meet the coelacanth, horseshoe crab, dragonfly, tuatara, nautilus, and Hula painted frog. All are living fossils. 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. An amazing way to experience the ancient past!
 
Back matter includes a time line, additional information about the six living fossils, a glossary, and suggestions for further reading.
  • Published: 30 July 2019
  • ISBN: 9781623541699
  • Imprint: Charlesbridge Children
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $19.99
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Praise for Living Fossils

Praise for Living Fossils

  • "A strong addition to all library and one that dinosaur fanatics will love." -School Library Journal
  • "An inviting new look at a popular subject." -Kirkus Reviews
  • "Will surely spark the imagination of anyone interested in prehistory." -Foreword Reviews

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  • "Readers are in for a treat as they join Mrs. Best and her kindergarten class for their egg-hatching project, aka the most adorable class project ever."--Booklist
  • "Arnold captures the joy and mystery of this familiar unit of study."--Kirkus Reviews
  • "Through the excellent use of colorful up-close photos, Arnold captures the excitement of hatching chicks in a real kindergarten class. . . . A first purchase for use as a read-aloud in science curricula on chickens and the life cycle."--School Library Journal