Living Fossils
In the history of life on this planet, 99.9 percent of all species have gone extinct. But a few have survived almost unchanged. This book 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.
Millbrook Press 2020
ISBN-10: 154158127X
ISBN-13: 978-1541581272
48 pp. hardcover
Honors
Junior Library Guild Selection
Reviews
"A fascinating overview of animals that are the last or almost the last of their kind within the context of evolution and extinction." —School Library Journal
"A satisfying selection of nature’s survivors for readers intrigued by the animal world … Well-organized, clearly written, nicely designed, and including new research." —Kirkus Reviews
"An informative book for readers drawn to strange and amazing animals." —Booklist