Books in Living Fossils series

The horseshoe crab has roamed Earth’s sands and shallow waters for 5 million years. These living fossils have special body parts, mating habits, and survival instincts that have kept the species alive since prehistoric times. Readers will learn all about these special arthropods through age-appropriate, science-heavy text. Additional learning opportunities come in the form of full-color photographs, diagrams, fact boxes, a glossary, and an index, which all play a part in keeping readers engaged and informed.

What animal has the bill of a duck, the body of an otter, and the feet of a frog? Its the platypus, an ancient animal unlike any other on Earth! When scientists first saw the odd-looking creature, they thought it was fake. Readers will learn why in this scientific guide to platypuses, which covers the animals unique body, special defense mechanisms, and how theyve outlasted even the dinosaurs. Colorful images reinforce the content, while fact boxes, glossary, index, and supplemental websites provide opportunities for additional learning.

Whats that in the water? Is it simply a ripple, or is it the sign of an animal so ancient that it outlived even the dinosaurs? Yes, its the incredibly cool crocodile, a living fossil whose ability to slither unseen through murky waters is just one reason why its survived for so long. Readers will learn this and more through this age-appropriate text, which covers all aspects of the Jurassic creatures life. Eye-catching images and fact boxes hold readers attention, while a glossary, index, and supplemental websites complete a comprehensive reading experience.

Sponges are possibly the worlds oldest animals. Their ability to survive and adapt in their surroundings is truly astounding, as is the fact that theyve been on Earth for over 700 million years. This scientific guide covers the wild world of sponges, including their life cycles, feeding behavior, and more. Fact boxes provide quick, interesting facts, while a glossary and index complete a comprehensive reading experience. Colorful images take readers on a visual journey through sponge habitats, where theres always something new to explore.

Cockroaches are creepy, crawly, and also very old. These ancient arthropods have been lurking in dark corners for thousands of centuries, and theyve changed very little in all that time. Readers will see past the cockroachs disgusting reputation and see how its amazing adaptations have allowed it to survive on a changing planet. Fact boxes provide interesting supplemental information, while eye-popping images show just how neat (and gross) these creatures can be. Readers can use the glossary and index to guide their reading, and also explore websites for more opportunities to learn.

What animal has the bill of a duck, the body of an otter, and the feet of a frog? Its the platypus, an ancient animal unlike any other on Earth! When scientists first saw the odd-looking creature, they thought it was fake. Readers will learn why in this scientific guide to platypuses, which covers the animals unique body, special defense mechanisms, and how theyve outlasted even the dinosaurs. Colorful images reinforce the content, while fact boxes, glossary, index, and supplemental websites provide opportunities for additional learning.

Sponges are possibly the world’s oldest animals. Their ability to survive and adapt in their surroundings is truly astounding, as is the fact that they’ve been on Earth for over 7 million years. This scientific guide covers the wild world of sponges, including their life cycles, feeding behavior, and more. Fact boxes provide quick, interesting facts, while a glossary and index complete a comprehensive reading experience. Colorful images take readers on a visual journey through sponge habitats, where there’s always something new to explore.

The horseshoe crab has roamed Earths sands and shallow waters for 500 million years. These living fossils have special body parts, mating habits, and survival instincts that have kept the species alive since prehistoric times. Readers will learn all about these special arthropods through age-appropriate, science-heavy text. Additional learning opportunities come in the form of full-color photographs, diagrams, fact boxes, a glossary, and an index, which all play a part in keeping readers engaged and informed.

Cockroaches are creepy, crawly, and also very old. These ancient arthropods have been lurking in dark corners for thousands of centuries, and theyve changed very little in all that time. Readers will see past the cockroachs disgusting reputation and see how its amazing adaptations have allowed it to survive on a changing planet. Fact boxes provide interesting supplemental information, while eye-popping images show just how neat (and gross) these creatures can be. Readers can use the glossary and index to guide their reading, and also explore websites for more opportunities to learn.

What animal has a jellylike body, long tentacles, and the power to stop a persons heart? Its the jellyfish, and these adaptations have helped it survived over hundreds of millions of years. Readers will learn all about these living fossilsfrom their life cycle to their habitatsand how those traits and everything in between have changed little over the course of time. Age-appropriate text and bright images of fossils and living jellyfish give readers a sense of this animals ancientness. A glossary, index, and websites provide opportunities for additional learning.

What animal has a jellylike body, long tentacles, and the power to stop a person’s heart? It’s the jellyfish, and these adaptations have helped it survived over hundreds of millions of years. Readers will learn all about these living fossils—from their life cycle to their habitats—and how those traits and everything in between have changed little over the course of time. Age-appropriate text and bright images of fossils and living jellyfish give readers a sense of this animal’s ancientness. A glossary, index, and websites provide opportunities for additional learning.

Whats that in the water? Is it simply a ripple, or is it the sign of an animal so ancient that it outlived even the dinosaurs? Yes, its the incredibly cool crocodile, a living fossil whose ability to slither unseen through murky waters is just one reason why its survived for so long. Readers will learn this and more through this age-appropriate text, which covers all aspects of the Jurassic creatures life. Eye-catching images and fact boxes hold readers attention, while a glossary, index, and supplemental websites complete a comprehensive reading experience.