Living fossils
Subtitle: clues to the past
By: Caroline Arnold ; illustrated by Andrew Plant
Contributors: Plant, Andrew, ill
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Published: 2016
Place of publication: Watertown, MA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9781580896917
Subjects: Living fossils; Juvenile literature; Fossil Animals
Description: 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!
Notes: 345 Childrens Plus, Inc.

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