

Living Fossils: Survivors from Earth's Distant Past
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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.
Author’s note. Source notes. Glossary. Resources. Selected
bibliography. Index. Full-color photographs.
ISBN: 9781541581272
JLG Release: Nov 2020
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Book Details
ISBN
9781541581272
First Release
November 2020
Genre
Nonfic
Dewey Classification
591.3
Trim Size
10 5/8" x 8 7/8"
Page Count
48
Accelerated Reader
N/AScholastic Reading Counts
N/ALexile
N/AFormat
Print Book
Edition
Library edition
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Potentially Sensitive Areas
None
Topics
Living fossils, Animal fossils, Evolution, Animal adaptation, Animal behavior and characteristics,