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

Published: 2009-09-08

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 142630546X

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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

Published: 2012-04-10

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 1426308620

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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

Published: 2008-04-16

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13: 9780811860222

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

When Fish Got Feet, When Bugs Were Big, and When Dinos Dawned
When Fish Got Feet, When Bugs Were Big, and When Dinos Dawned

Author: Hannah Bonner

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2015-08-04

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 142632104X

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Previously published as three volumes-- When fish got feet, sharks got teeth, and bugs began to swarm; When bugs were big, plants were strange, and tetrapods stalked the earth; and When dinos dawned, mammals got munched, and pterosaurs took flight.

Walking Fish
Walking Fish

Author: Kopel Burk

Publisher: Tumblehome Learning

Published: 2015-06-01

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 194343106X

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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

Published: 2016-09-06

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 1250134110

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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