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

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.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 04/04/2017
ISBN: 9780544811669
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.10h x 10.10w x 0.50d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 02/06/2017
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2017
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 05/01/2017
Booklist 04/15/2017 pg. 44
School Library Journal 05/01/2017
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2018 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 189529 / Shell, Beak, Tusk: Shared Traits and the Wonders of Adaptation
Reading Level: 5.1 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5