Shell, Beak, Tusk: Shared Traits and the Wonders of Adaptation

Shell, Beak, Tusk: Shared Traits and the Wonders of Adaptation

by Bridget Heos
Shell, Beak, Tusk: Shared Traits and the Wonders of Adaptation

Shell, Beak, Tusk: Shared Traits and the Wonders of Adaptation

by Bridget Heos

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Overview

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 convergentevolution in bite-sized, easily digested chunks of fun facts, illustrated with full-color photography throughout.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780544811669
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 04/04/2017
Pages: 32
Sales rank: 668,396
Product dimensions: 10.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range: 6 - 9 Years

About the Author

Bridget Heos is the author of more than 100 books for kids, including the popular Mustache Baby books and the nonfiction Just Like Us! series. She lives in Kansas City, Missouri, with her husband and four children.
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Twitter @bridgetheos
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