Living Fossils: Survivors from Earth's Distant Past (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9781541581272)

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.

Author: Rebecca E. Hirsch
ISBN-10: 154158127X
ISBN-13: 9781541581272
Publisher: Millbrook Press (Tm)
Language: English
Published: 10/06/2020
Pages: 48
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 10.90h x 9.00w x 0.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.1
Point Value: 2
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 511770 / Living Fossils: Survivors from Earth's Distant Past


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2020
Booklist 10/01/2020 pg. 38
School Library Journal 12/01/2020 pg. 109