Unsolved Questions About Living Things

by Carol Kim

Overview

How did life begin? How many species are on our planet? Can we bring extinct species back to life? When it comes to life on our planet, there are a whole lot of questions we’re still trying to answer. Get ready to explore the unknown and discover how scientists are working to solve the mysteries of living things.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781669002444
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2023
Series:	Unsolved Science
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	870L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Carol Kim believes books and words have a magical ability to change the world, and she writes for children with the hope of spreading some of that magic. She is the author of the picture book biography, King Sejong Invents an Alphabet as well as more than a dozen fiction and nonfiction books for the educational market. Carol loves unearthing real-life stories and little-known facts to share with young readers. She lives in Austin, Texas with her family. Learn more at her website: CarolKimBooks.com.

Table of Contents

Introduction: The Mysteries of Life 4

Chapter 1 How Did Life Begin? 6

Chapter 2 How Many Species Are There on Earth? 12

Chapter 3 Can We Bring Extinct Species Back into Existence? 16

Chapter 4 Where Did Viruses Come From? 20

Chapter 5 Can We Learn to Communicate with Animals? 26

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

About the Author 32

Interviews

Cross-curricular science content presented in high-interest format;

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2023

Gr 4–6—Science is all about answering questions, and this series looks at ongoing investigations. Each book introduces readers to its theme and includes a reminder of the scientific method. The text then covers what scientists have already learned as well as current explorations. Captioned images and text boxes add even more information about plate tectonics, black holes, or the panspermia theory. Sidebars take readers to hydrothermal vents and on the search for a Goldilocks planet. Back matter includes a glossary and suggested books and websites for more exploration. VERDICT A great way to add current inquiry topics to your collection and perfect for students who never run out of questions.

School Library Journal

Science is all about answering questions, and this series looks at ongoing investigations. Each book introduces readers to its theme and includes a reminder of the scientific method. The text then covers what scientists have already learned as well as current explorations. Captioned images and text boxes add even more information about plate tectonics, black holes, or the panspermia theory. Sidebars take readers to hydrothermal vents and on the search for a Goldilocks planet. Back matter includes a glossary and suggested books and websites for more exploration. VERDICT A great way to add current inquiry topics to your collection and perfect for students who never run out of questions.

School Library Resources - Suzanne Costner