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Extreme Survivors
Animals That Time Forgot
Series: How Nature Works
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Ideal for children aged 10-13 interested in natural history, evolution, and ancient creatures, as well as educators seeking lively educational resources that combine science and engaging storytelling.
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More than 99 percent of all life forms have gone extinct during the 3.6-billion-year history of life on Earth. Other organisms have changed dramatically, but not our extreme survivors. Evolution may have altered their physiology and behaviour, but their body plans have stood the test of time.
How have these living links with Earth's prehistoric past survived? The search for answers is leading scientists to new discoveries about the past—and future—of life on Earth. The survival secrets of some of these ancient creatures could lead to new medicines and treatments for disease.
Written in a lively, entertaining voice, Extreme Survivors provides detailed life histories and strange "survival secrets" of ten ancient animals and explains evolution and natural selection. Extensive back matter includes a glossary, additional facts and geographic range for each organism, and a geologic timeline of Earth.
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Praised by Kirkus for its spectacular photography and insightful commentary, the book profiles ancient multicellular species like the tuatara, lungfish, sponges, comb jellies, tardigrades, and goblin sharks, highlighting their extraordinary endurance compared to humans. The reviews commend the author's clear and concise approach, vivid close-ups, and perspective-building introductions that deepen understanding of evolution in an accessible way.
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ISBN: 9780884487432
Publisher: Tilbury House,U.S.
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 May 2021
Country: United States
Imprint: Tilbury House,U.S.
Illustration: Color Photography throughout
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 5.0mm
Width: 203.0mm
Height: 254.0mm
Weight: 180g
Pages: 48
About the Author
Science writer Kimberly Ridley is an award-winning author of nonfiction books for children. Her joy is sharing her love of nature and writing with children through her books and school visits. Kimberly’s picture books, The Secret Pool (Kirkus starred review) and The Secret Bay, have received honors including Riverby Awards from the John Burroughs Association for “outstanding natural history books for young people.” Her newest book is THe Secret Stream A former magazine editor, Kimberly has written for publications including The Boston Globe, the Christian Science Monitor, and Downeast Magazine. She holds an MS in Science Journalism.
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