Tardigrades
Nature's Toughest Survivors
By: Anne Morgan Illustrated by: Jennifer FalknerDiscover the survival superpowers of tardigrades, tiny little animals that are terrifically tough.
Tardigrades are one of the toughest creatures in nature! These tiny little animals, nicknamed 'moss piglets' or 'water bears', have incredible survival superpowers. + Full description
They've been found in astonishing places, from the top of a mountain to the bottom of an ocean. They've even survived a trip into space!
Tardigrades: Nature's Toughest Survivors showcases these astounding little creatures and their remarkable ability to survive.
Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 6 to 9.
- Short descriptionReviews
"An excellent resource for students with school assignments, budding scientists and curious minds."
M H Alessandrino, Books+Publishing, 27 August 2024
"This terrific book gives us an eye-opening lesson about these minute living things. Written in an engaging way children will love the facts and young budding scientists will be encouraged to get out the microscope. Even I can’t stop
talking about tardigrades at the dinner table."
Rowena Morcom, Good Reading Magazine, November 2024
"This book is a journey of discovery about these fascinating creatures which are even older than dinosaurs and still here on earth. Anne Morgan’s text shows the reader why Tardigrades are so fascinating and special. The opening page is
an invitation to find out more."
Karen Hendriks, Buzz Words Books, 6 November 2024
"Blending information with an engaging text is a very admirable skill, and doing that in a way that will capture children’s imaginations is even more of a skill. This does both excellently"
Sue Warren, Just So Stories, 1 November 2024
Details
Hardback | October 2024 | $ 24.99ISBN: 9781486316052 | 32 pages | 250 x 250 mm
Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
Colour illustrations
ePDF | October 2024
ISBN: 9781486316069
Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
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ePUB | October 2024
ISBN: 9781486316076
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Features
- Explores the survival superpowers of tardigrades, which are remarkable microorganisms.
- Shows how one microscopic creature can be incredibly tough.
- Features engaging illustrations from Jennifer Falkner.
- From the award-winning author of the acclaimed picture book, The Way of the Weedy Seadragon (CSIRO Publishing, 2021).
Contents
Main storyAbout tardigrades
Glossary
Authors
Dr Anne Therese Morgan began her working life as a teacher and is now a full-time writer. Her picture book The Way of the Weedy Seadragon was a CBCA Notable Book and shortlisted in the Wilderness Society’s Environment Award for Children’s Literature.
Jennifer Falkner is an illustrator based in Perth, Australia. Jennifer’s work is inspired by her passion for nature, the antics of her two boys and her time spent working in South-East Asia.
For Teachers
We have created these Teacher Notes as a free PDF download to support the use of this book in the classroom.