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Shell, Beak, Tusk: Shared Traits and the Wonders of Adaptation
Bridget Heos
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Description for Shell, Beak, Tusk: Shared Traits and the Wonders of Adaptation
Hardcover. 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 the big ideas that Bridget Heos tackles in a kid-friendly way. Num Pages: full colour photographs. BIC Classification: YNNR; YQS. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 228 x 254 x 8. Weight in Grams: 454.
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 convergent evolution in bite-sized, easily digested chunks of fun facts, ... Read more
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 convergent evolution in bite-sized, easily digested chunks of fun facts, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
HMH Books for Young Readers
Condition
New
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780544811669
SKU
V9780544811669
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Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Bridget Heos
Bridget Heos is the author of Mustache Baby and Mustache Baby Meets His Match, as well as many nonfiction books for young readers. She lives in Kansas City, Missouri, with her husband and four children. www.authorbridgetheos.com
Reviews for Shell, Beak, Tusk: Shared Traits and the Wonders of Adaptation
A beautiful presentation of a complicated concept, and a great selection for classroom use. -SLJ Convergent evolution sounds like a mouthful for elementary-grade kids, but in this beautifully photo-illustrated volume the concept is clearly explained and entertainingly reinforced...
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