Author : Sally M. Walker
Publisher : Carolrhoda Books
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 22,94 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1575055368
Describes the 1938 discovery of the coelacanth, a fish previously believed to be extinct, and subsequent research about it.
Author : Keith Stewart Thomson
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 50,11 MB
Release : 1992-07-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0393245357
"An engrossing tale of obsession, adventure and scientific reasoning." —Betty Ann Kevles, Los Angeles Times In the winter of 1938, a fishing boat by chance dragged from the Indian Ocean a fish thought extinct for 70 million years. It was a coelacanth, which thrived concurrently with dinosaurs and pterodactyls—an animal of major importance to those who study the history of vertebrate life. Living Fossil describes the life and habitat of the coelcanth and what scientists have learned about it during fifty years of research. It is an exciting and very human story, filled with ambitious and brilliant people, that reveals much about the practice of modern science.
Author : Caroline Arnold
Publisher : Charlesbridge Publishing
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 34,38 MB
Release : 2016-02-02
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1607348365
You haven’t changed a bit! Living fossils, or modern-day animals that very closely resemble their ancient relatives. Meet the coelacanth, horseshoe crab, dragonfly, tuatara, nautilus, and Hula painted frog. All are living fossils. Why have they changed so little over time, while other animals evolved or went extinct? Using contrasting "then" and "now" illustrations, veteran nonfiction writer Caroline Arnold alternates between a prehistoric creature in its native environment and its contemporary living-fossil counterpart. An amazing way to experience the ancient past! Back matter includes a time line, additional information about the six living fossils, a glossary, and suggestions for further reading.
Author : Sally M. Walker
Publisher : Millbrook Press
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 21,39 MB
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781575056388
Examines the coelacanth, a type of fish that scientists thought had become extinct during the time of dinosaurs, until a live one was discovered in 1938.
Author : Neil Shubin
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 27,18 MB
Release : 2008-01-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 0307377164
The paleontologist and professor of anatomy who co-discovered Tiktaalik, the “fish with hands,” tells a “compelling scientific adventure story that will change forever how you understand what it means to be human” (Oliver Sacks). By examining fossils and DNA, he shows us that our hands actually resemble fish fins, our heads are organized like long-extinct jawless fish, and major parts of our genomes look and function like those of worms and bacteria. Your Inner Fish makes us look at ourselves and our world in an illuminating new light. This is science writing at its finest—enlightening, accessible and told with irresistible enthusiasm.
Author : Peter Forey
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 36,87 MB
Release : 1997-11-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780412784804
This book evaluates the reputation of the coelacanth, presenting up-to-date accounts of the structure of fossil coelacanths, and suggests a family history to show that there have been subtle but significant changes in coelacanth history.
Author : Samantha Weinberg
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 10,97 MB
Release : 2001-02-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 0060932856
The coelacanth (see-lo-canth) is no ordinary fish. Five feet long, with luminescent eyes and limb like fins, this bizarre creature, presumed to be extinct, was discovered in 1938 by an amateur icthyologist who recognized it from fossils dating back 400 million years. The discovery was immediately dubbed the "greatest scientific find of the century," but the excitement that ensued was even more incredible. This is the entrancing story of that most rare and precious fish -- our own great-uncle forty million times removed.
Author : Sally M. Walker
Publisher : Millbrook Press
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 34,45 MB
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781575054254
Describes the life of Mary Anning, who discovered many of the best and most complete fossils in nineteenth-century England, yet received little credit for her work.
Author : Sally M. Walker
Publisher : LernerClassroom
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 25,58 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1467707910
This book describes the process through which fossils are created, and what we can learn from them.
Author : Linda Skeers
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 43 pages
File Size : 30,37 MB
Release : 2020-07-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1728230489
A beautifully illustrated picture book biography of Mary Anning that will enlighten children about the discovery of the dinosaurs and the importance of female scientists, perfect for fans of The Girl Who Thought in Pictures Mary Anning loved scouring the beach near her home in England for shells and fossils. She fearlessly climbed over crumbling cliffs and rocky peaks, searching for new specimens. One day, something caught Mary's eye. Bones. Dinosaur Bones. Mary's discoveries rocked the world of science and helped create a brand-new field of study: paleontology. But many people believed women couldn't be scientists, so Mary wasn't given the credit she deserved. Nevertheless, Mary kept looking and learning more, making discoveries that reshaped scientific beliefs about the natural world. Educational backmatter includes a timeline of Mary Anning's life and lots of fantastic fossil facts! The perfect choice for parents and teachers looking for: Dinosaur books for kids 5-7 and kids books about fossils Feminist picture books about historical women, and daring books for girls Kids STEM books
