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Living Fossils: Clues to the Past
Living Fossils: Clues to the Past
Reviewed by: Jan Hamilton - Little Dolphin School, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: June 16, 2016
Review
Attention grabbing illustrations, extremely interesting living fossils facts, and educational back pages combine to make this a very attractive package. There is adequate background to stimulate dinosaur lovers and budding biologist. The then and now format works especially with the addition of survival blocks. Arnold provides a timeline and websites that are helpful to readers of all ages.
Those environmentally inclined will appreciate the illustrations done by a zoologist. Plant's work varies from lovely too scary as the five animal are introduced and researched. This book will circulate from library shelves and primary grade educators will be thrilled with a copy in their classroom collections.
Overall Book Score: very good
About the Book
Author:
Arnold, Caroline
Illustrator: Plant, Andrew
Illustration Quality: very good
Publisher: Charlesbridge
Book Type: picture book nonfiction
Genre:
Audience: grades k-3
Binding Type: reinforced trade binding
Binding Quality: very good
ISBN: 9781580896917
Price: 16.95