| Shell, Beak, Tusk: Shared Traits and the Wonders of Adaptation Contributor(s): Heos, Bridget (Author) |
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ISBN: 0544811666 ISBN-13: 9780544811669 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Birds - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Biology - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Rabbits |
| Dewey: 576.8 |
| LCCN: 2016013090 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 10.1" W x 9.1" (0.85 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Sex & Gender - Girl's Interest - Sex & Gender - Boy's Interest - Topical - Girl's Interest - Topical - Boy's Interest |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 189529 Reading Level: 5.1 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: We think of evolution as a tree with branches that make clear, linear sense--with one animal and its traits clearly derived from one that came before it genetically. But what about animals who share key traits but aren't on the same family tree? This is called convergent evolution, and it's the big idea that Bridget Heos tackles in a kid-friendly way in Shell, Beak, Tusk. From mammals to reptiles, and everything in between, Heos manages to make some intriguing comparisons--and bring to life theories of evolution and convergentevolution in bite-sized, easily digested chunks of fun facts, illustrated with full-color photography throughout. |
Contributor Bio(s): Heos, Bridget: - Bridget Heos is the author of more than 100 books for kids, including the popular Mustache Baby books and the nonfiction Just Like Us! series. She lives in Kansas City, Missouri, with her husband and four children. authorbridgetheos.com Twitter @bridgetheos |