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Our Class Pet is a Living Fossil  |
What if your class “pets” were real, living fossils, older than dinosaurs? Follow Mr. Jayne’s students (AKA horseshoe crab scientists) as they help their tiny baby horseshoe crabs grow, while collecting important data from these ancient creatures as part of a shared project with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR). With real photos and the kids’ narrative, this exciting informational text is ideal for curious young minds who love animals, science, and hands-on learning. Written by Jennifer Keats Curtis
32 pg, Ages 6-10, Grades 4-5
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| Keywords: horseshoe crab, animal headstart, horseshoe crab scientists, student scientists, classroom science, raising horseshoe crabs, MD DNR, Horseshoe Crab in the Classroom, horseshoe crab blood |
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| Animals in the book: horseshoe crabs |
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Author/Illustrator Info:
Award-winning Jennifer Keats Curtis has penned numerous stories about animals, including Creek Critters, Kali's Story: An Orphaned Polar Bear Rescue (Children's Choice Book Award Winner) and After A While Crocodile: Alexa’s Diary (NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children), with co-author Dr. Brady Barr of Nat Geo Wild's Dangerous Encounter, Baby Bear's Adoption with wildlife biologists at Michigan's DNR, River Rescue with Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research, Inc.; and Moonlight Crab Count with co-author Dr. Neeti Bathala. The long-time writer's other recent books include The Lizard Lady, with co-author Dr. Nicole Angeli, Maggie: Alaska's Last Elephant and the Animal Helpers series. When not writing, Jennifer can be found among students and teachers, talking about literacy and conservation.
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