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Drawing on the recent discovery of a fully-frozen, 40,000-year-old baby mammoth, this book explores the latest theories about how these colossal creatures fit into their Ice Age landscape—and how learning about them could help us keep modern elephants from suffering their fate of extinction.
Reviewers say...
"Although the animals are long extinct, Bardoe makes clear their relevance..." —The Washington Post
“A highly intelligent account of an important scientific mystery.” —American Archaeology
“A handsome introduction.” —Booklist
“Will be a popular book in any nonfiction collection.” —Cedar Rapids Gazette
How do mothers and fathers—whether they are apple trees, sheep, or humans—pass down traits to their children? The world's first geneticist, Gregor Mendel overcame poverty to discover fundamental aspects of heredity. Readers will be inspired by his search for knowledge, and his famous experiments are easy to understand as an introduction to genetics.
Reviewers say...
“As much a treat for the eye as it is for the curious mind. —School Library Journal
“Easy-to-understand graphs show the results of Mendel's experiments, which, along with his theories, are clearly explained… this visually pleasing book works as a fine source of introductory information on both the man and the science he pioneered.” —Booklist
“The pacing of page-turns is a masterly recreation on paper of the cycle of waiting and discovery Mendel himself experienced...The narrative moves back and forth from hard science, collegially explaining such complex concepts as genetic traits and dominant and recessive genes, to the vicissitudes of scholarship, sympathetically revealing how Mendel’s genius was overlooked during his life. A lovely tribute. —Kirkus
Awards and Honors
* Orbis Pictus Honor, National Council of Teachers of English
* Notable Book, American Library Association
* Notable Book, International Reading Association
* Finalist, AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Book
Awards and Honors
* Orbis Pictus Honor, National Council of Teachers of English
* Outstanding Science Trade Book, National Science Teachers Association
* Junior Library Guild Selection
* Bank Street Best Children’s Books of 2011 Selection
Abrams Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 081098413X
ISBN: 978-0810984134
Abrams Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 081098413X
ISBN: 978-0810984134
© 2010 Cheryl Bardoe, All Rights Reserved. Photos of author by Cathryn Montoya
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Educator Guides
(content aligns with national and Illinois standards)
Hear the scientific illustrator talk about how he combines art and science to create images of prehistoric animals.
Find out where you can see The Field Museum’s exhibition on mammoths.
(linked to national educational standards in science and math)
Photos of Mendel’s boyhood home in the Czech Republic.
Once upon a time, seven tiny duck beaks pecked their way out of their eggs, but the eighth egg was a little bit different...He had no waddle! No feathers! And his teeth were too big! Believing he was ugly and feeling like he didn’t fit in, the eighth duckling decided to leave his family and venture out on his own to find a place where he belonged. But was there such a place for this unusual duckling?
Reviewers say...
“Facial characterization excels, from the nasty neighbor who can’t keep her comments to herself to the hope written all over the ugly “duckling’s” face ... A sure winner for those dino-hungry readers. —Kirkus
“Children will enjoy this fractured version of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling… The extensive appended notes, including details of recent fossil findings, and a bibliography will grab dinosaur buffs and widen this title’s potential for curricular sharing. —Booklist
