Living fossils : clues to the past / Caroline Arnold ; Illustrated by Andrew Plant.
Material type:
TextPublisher: Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge, [2016]Description: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 x 29 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781580896917 (reinforced for library use)
- 158089691X (reinforced for library use)
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Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's NonFiction | 591 A752 | Checked out | 06/20/2024 | 33111008182319 | |||
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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.
Introduces "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?"--Amazon.com.