STUCK! The Story of La Brea Tar Pits written by Joyce P. Uglow, illustrated by Valerya Milovanova Publisher: Bushel & Peck Books, Preorder link Amazon Preorder link Barnes and Noble
Oozy, sticky asphalt seeps surprised Ice Age animals that wandered in for a drink (or an easy supper). Stuck instead, predators and prey got mired in the muck with seeds, insects, and tree limbs! Trapped until unearthed, uncovered, unstuck – revealing stacks of climate science stories buried at La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles, California.
La Brea Tar Pits holds an amazing record of Ice Age ecosystems. Millions of fossils, from hollow bird bones, mammoth tusks, and snake jaws to dragonfly and beetle wings, have been found in the treacherous treasure troves. Over the past century, these now unstuck fossils have led to some of the biggest discoveries in paleontology. The fossil records provide information on climate change, evolutionary adaptation, and ecological resilience, telling stories of the ancient ecosystem unearthed.
Scientists still find surprises – even after digging for 100+ years. STUCK! The Story of La Brea Tar Pits is creative nonfiction for ages 7-12, offering lyrical intrigue for curious kids, museums, and science classrooms.
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