How Old Is a Whale?: Animal Life Spans from the Mayfly to the Immortal Jellyfish
School year: Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5
No. of pages 64
Published: 2023
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In "How Old Is a Whale?: Animal Life Spans from the Mayfly to the Immortal Jellyfish," Jesse Hodgson explores the fascinating world of animal lifespans. This engaging book delves into the remarkable longevity and brief existences of various creatures, from the ephemeral mayfly that lives only for a day to the elusive immortal jellyfish capable of biological immortality. Through captivating illustrations and intriguing facts, Hodgson highlights the evolutionary strategies behind these diverse life spans, revealing how different species adapt to their environments and life's challenges. It's a thought-provoking journey that sparks curiosity about the natural world and our own understanding of time. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-4th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.
There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published in 2023 by Candlewick Press, U. S. .
Talented, young illustrator Jesse Hodgson is a recent graduate from UWE. Her illustrations have been exhibited around the country and her work has been featured in "State of Mind" magazine. Lily writes both fiction and non-fiction books for children. Her titles include big books about dinosaurs ( Dinosaurium ), rhyming books about dinosaurs ( The Dinosaur Department Store ) and stories about escapee hot dogs ( Hello, Hot Dog! ). Her next title for Buster Books features a very naughty parrot and a conscientious puppy. Follow Lily on Instagram and Twitter @lilymurraybooks.