Megabugs : and other prehistoric critters that roamed the planet
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Author
Contributors
Bindon, John, illustrator.
Published
Toronto, ON : Kids Can Press, [2019].
Format
Book
Lexile measure
870L
Status
John & Judy Gay Library - Juvenile Nonfiction
J 565 BEC
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J 565 BEC
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Published
Toronto, ON : Kids Can Press, [2019].
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Lexile measure
870
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 29) and index.
Citation/References
Publishers Weekly,,September 23, 2019
Citation/References
Kirkus Reviews,,July 15, 2019
Description
Can you imagine a bug the size of a small crocodile? How about one bigger than a large basketball player? As scary as it may seem, supersized, insect-like critters such as these roamed Earth long before humans. In this peek into prehistory, award-winning science writer Helaine Becker introduces seven of these megabugs, the ancestors of modern-day insects, spiders, crabs and other arthropods, which lived from 480 million to 47 million years ago. The book explores when, where and how they each lived, why they grew so big and what caused their extinction. Highly realistic illustrations show each megabug in its habitat. The end of the book includes a few supersized critters that are still around today! This book hits the sweet spot for the many young fans of dinosaurs, prehistoric life and insects of all kinds. Thoroughly reviewed by paleontological experts, the information is presented in an easy-to-digest format for a hi-lo audience (high interest, low reading level). Each spread features one animal and loads of visuals --- such as a size chart that shows how big the animal could grow, a timeline placing it in its geological period and a map of where its fossils have been discovered. Sidebars provide further context on such topics as adaptation, fossils and the Permian Extinction. Detailed illustrations by John Bindon are based on fossil evidence and were created in consultation with experts in the field. This book has terrific STEAM applications in earth science and life science. End matter includes a glossary, resources and an index.
Target Audience
8-12,Brodart.
Target Audience
3-7,Brodart.
Target Audience
870L,Lexile
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Becker, H., & Bindon, J. (2019). Megabugs: and other prehistoric critters that roamed the planet . Kids Can Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Becker, Helaine and John, Bindon. 2019. Megabugs: And Other Prehistoric Critters That Roamed the Planet. Kids Can Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Becker, Helaine and John, Bindon. Megabugs: And Other Prehistoric Critters That Roamed the Planet Kids Can Press, 2019.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Becker, Helaine, and John Bindon. Megabugs: And Other Prehistoric Critters That Roamed the Planet Kids Can Press, 2019.
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