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A tour of the earth's harshest habitats,
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This review is from: Life on the Edge (Cool Science) (Paperback)
I read this book aloud to my boys (ages 9 and 12). It was better than most science books as a reading experience to enjoy together.
The book gives a tour of some of earth's harshest habitats -- not just hot, cold, or dark, but also salty, toxic or irradiated. Each page has photo illustrations, and the book has an overall modern feel to it. I had actually expected more pictures of extreme animals, but I didn't miss them. I was very satisfied with the interesting text and the vivid photos of habitats and of things in the microscope. The book has quite a few technical words, which would be a challenge for a struggling reader. But the author does a great job of explaining the words and concepts in ways that are easy to understand. We plan on buying more books by the author.
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One of the biggest mysteries in science is whether we are alone in the universe. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
extreme organisms, hydrothermal vents New!
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One of the biggest mysteries in science is whether we are alone in the universe. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
extreme organisms, hydrothermal vents New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Looking for Life in the Universe by Ellen Jackson in Back Matter
- Mutants, Clones, and Killer Corn (Discovery!) by Samantha Seiple in Back Matter
- The Surprising Archaea: Discovering Another Domain of Life by John L. Howland in Back Matter
- Fountains of Life (First Books--Ecosystems) by Elizabeth Tayntor Gowell in Back Matter
- Life on the Edge: Amazing Creatures Thriving in Extreme Environments by Michael Gross in Back Matter
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- Exploring Mars (Cool Science) by David J. Ward in Back Matter
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