Ocean Renegades! (Earth Before Us #2): Journey through the Paleozoic Era

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Travel back in time before the age of the dinosaurs in this installment of the hit nonfiction graphic novel series about prehistoric Earth!

When Ronnies parents go on a business trip and leave her with Miss Lernin for the week, Ronnie is sure shes in for a big, dinosaur-size adventure. After all, her last trip with Miss Lernin involved real-life dinosaurs! So, when they end up at the aquarium's jellyfish exhibit, Ronnie is confused. Surely jellyfish arent as cool as dinosaurs, right Wrong! Determined to show Ronnie just how interesting prehistoric life was before the age of the dinosaurs, Miss Lernin takes her back in time to the six parts of the Paleozoic era to study the earliest lifeforms on Earth, and how many left the ocean for life on land.

Want more adventures in prehistoric Earth Check out the other books in the Earth Before Us series: Dinosaur Empire! and Mammal Takeover!

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Detailed illustrations of the microscopic flora and fauna of ancient sea floors allow for careful examination of the strange and wondrous creatures along the long chain of evolution. Young fans of informational books will appreciate the many facts, pronunciation keys, and diagrams that fill Howards accessible narrative . . . A must for avid dinosaur fans and budding natural scientists. * School Library Journal *
This is a comprehensive, accessible intro to the foundations of evolutionary biology, and Howards detailed, approachable illustrations of prehistoric creatures, almost all of which are labelled, are impressively, scientifically rendered . . . Stylish, informative, and funny, this inviting work of graphic nonfiction is ideal for visual learners as well as those who cant get enough of prehistoric creatures. * Booklist *

Author Bio

Abby Howard is the creator of the comic website Junior Scientist Power Hour. Before becoming a full-time artist, Howard studied evolutionary biology at McGill University.