2020
First Published
4.04
Average Rating
48
Number of Pages
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.
Avg Rating
4.04
Number of Ratings
76
5 STARS
37%
4 STARS
39%
3 STARS
17%
2 STARS
4%
1 STARS
3%
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Author
Rebecca E. Hirsch
Author · 22 books
Rebecca E. Hirsch is the award-winning author of more than 80 science and nature books for children. She is a botanist-turned-writer whose books have won the Green Prize for Sustainable Literature, the Riverby Award, the Blue Crab Young Reader Award, and spots on various "best of" lists. www.rebeccahirsch.com
