When Fish Got Feet, Sharks Got Teeth, and Bugs Began to Swarm

When Fish Got Feet, Sharks Got Teeth, and Bugs Began to Swarm
Author: Hannah Bonner
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2009-09-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 142630546X

Take a fun, fact-filled trip back to Earth as it was 430 million years ago. Then, watch as continents drift and oceans take shape. Watch out (!) as fish get toothier, plants stretch skywards and bugs get bigger. Soon fish get feet and four-legged creatures stalk the planet. Here’s the story of Earth in conversational text, informative illustrations, and humorous cartoons. Complete with time line, pronunciation guide, glossary and index.

When Dinos Dawned, Mammals Got Munched, and Pterosaurs Took Flight

When Dinos Dawned, Mammals Got Munched, and Pterosaurs Took Flight
Author: Hannah Bonner
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2012-04-10
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1426308620

In the style of WHEN BUGS WERE BIG and WHEN FISH GOT FEET this book discusses all the exciting developments of the Triassic Age, from the recovery of the planet from the most deadly mass extinction ever, to the first appearance of the dinosaurs. We also get to meet the first mammals, the first pterosaurs (flying reptiles), the first frogs, a host of predatory marine reptiles, early turtles, and the first coral reefs. With the books' signature blend of humor and clearly presented information, cartoon illustrations help keep the fact-filled material extra fun. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

Paleo Bugs

Paleo Bugs
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Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 60
Release: 2008-04-16
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780811860222

Illustrations and nimble prose bring these ancient creepy-crawlies-and their tamer relatives- to life with scientific detail.

Whales and Dolphins Coloring Book

Whales and Dolphins Coloring Book
Author: John Green
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 54
Release: 1990-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780486263069

Dramatic, ready-to-color renderings of over 40 seagoing and freshwater mammals, including the bottlenose dolphin, Irrawaddy dolphin, Amazon dolphin, northern bottlenose whale, sperm whale, blue whale, killer whale, and astonishing ivory tusked narwhal. Full-color illustrations on covers. Fact-filled captions.

Walking Fish

Walking Fish
Author: Kopel Burk
Publisher: Tumblehome Learning
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2015-06-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 194343106X

A humorous, exciting tale of an ordinary girl who makes an extraordinary scientific discovery—a blind fish that walksWhen seventh-grader Alexis catches an unusual fish that looks like a living fossil, she sets off a frenzied scientific hunt for more of its kind. Alexis and her friend Darshan join the hunt, snorkeling, sounding the depths of Glacial Lake, even observing from a helicopter and exploring a cave. All the while, they fight to keep the selfish Dr. Mertz from claiming the discovery all for himself. When Alexis follows one final hunch, she risks her life and almost loses her friend. Walking Fish is a scientific adventure that provides a perfect combination of literacy and science.

Grandmother Fish

Grandmother Fish
Author: Jonathan Tweet
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2016-09-06
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1250134110

Where did we come from? It's a simple question, but not so simple an answer to explain—especially to young children. Charles Darwin's theory of common descent no longer needs to be a scientific mystery to inquisitive young readers. Meet Grandmother Fish. Told in an engaging call and response text where a child can wiggle like a fish or hoot like an ape and brought to life by vibrant artwork, Grandmother Fish takes children and adults through the history of life on our planet and explains how we are all connected. The book also includes comprehensive backmatter, including: - An elaborate illustration of the evolutionary tree of life - Helpful science notes for parents - How to explain natural selection to a child

The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins

The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins
Author: Barbara Kerley
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2001
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780439114943

An illuminating history of Mr. Waterhouse Hawkins artist and lecturer.