By Ben Garrod (author) , Gabriel Ugueto (illustrator) Part of the Extinct series
"Stories of extinctions bring our planet to life"
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In this excellent series, Professor Ben Garrod tells the story of life on Earth through the history of creatures caught up in one of the various mass extinction events, and if that sounds counter-intuitive, it works brilliantly. This book looks at the End Permian, aka the Great Dying, the closest we’ve ever come to completely losing all life. Only 3% of Earth’s marine species survived and trilobites, despite being one of the most successful groups of animals ever, weren’t among them.
Though it happened 252 million years ago, Garrod describes it as though it was yesterday, mixing science and drama, and best of all, making clear the scientific discoveries and detective work that has told us what we know.
An inspiring book for any young thinker and a must have for young paleontologists.
TV scientist Ben Garrod presents the biggest extinction events ever, told from the point of view of evolution's superstars, the most incredible animals ever to swim, stalk, slither or walk our planet. Whether you're 9 or 90, his unique exploration of the most destructive, yet most creative, force in nature makes top level science fun.
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Usually a species has 10 million years or so of evolving, eating, chasing, playing, maybe doing homework, or even going to the moon before it goes extinct. Trilobite was a super-invader with its stomach in its head. 20,000 species of them survived over millions of years and even through two mass extinctions. Discover the secrets of these successful super-invaders and the Great Dying event which finally eliminated them 250 million years ago.
Collect all eight books about animals we have lost in mass extinctions caused by asteroids or mega-volcanoes, clashing continents and climate change.
Also includes: * Past brought to full-colour life by palaeoartist Gabriel Ugueto * Ask an Expert contributions from leading scientists * Glossary and pronunciation guide
Praise for So You Think You Know About..........Dinosaurs?:
'Garrod writes flawlessly with his own unique blend of well-honed skill as a scientist as well as the contagious curiosity and endless exploratory mindset usually reserved for children' BBC Wildlife Magazine
'Brilliantly dynamic, fascinating and original books on a topic you might think you and your kids know everything about but Dr Ben Garrod proves otherwise' Vicki Psarias, HonestMum
'TV scientist and biologist Garrod shines a fresh, contemporary light on this ever-popular topic' The Bookseller
'Ben Garrod's knowledge and enthusiasm for dinosaurs is both impressive and infectious' - Books for Keeps
Ben Garrod is Professor of Evolutionary Biology and Science Engagement at the University of East Anglia. He broadcasts regularly on TV and radio and is trustee and ambassador of a number of key conservation organisations.
His non-fiction series Extinct, The Story of Life on Earth (8 titles), Ultimate Dinosaurs (8 titles) are published by Zephyr. Ben lives in Bristol.
Photo copyright Chris Vaughn
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The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Trilobite and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
Trilobite features in the following genres: Dinosaurs, The Natural World, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, Gift Books, Children’s / Teenage stationery and miscellaneous items, History, Star Books, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Science
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Trilobite was written by Ben Garrod and published by Zephyr an imprint of Head of Zeus
Trilobite has 109 pages
Yes it is part of Extinct series
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