Tardigrades

Nature's Toughest Survivors

Anne Morgan, Jennifer Falkner

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CSIRO Publishing
01 October 2024

Zoology: Invertebrates; Biodiversity; Children's & Educational; Picture books; Educational: Sciences, general science

Tardigrades are one of the toughest creatures in nature! These tiny little animals, nicknamed 'moss piglets' or 'water bears', have incredible survival superpowers.

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.

By: Anne Morgan
Illustrated by: Jennifer Falkner
Imprint: CSIRO Publishing
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 250mm, Width: 250mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 393g
ISBN: 9781486316052
ISBN 10: 1486316050
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 01 October 2024
Recommended Age: From 5 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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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 (CSIRO Publishing, 2021) 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.

Reviews for Tardigrades: Nature's Toughest Survivors

""An excellent resource for students with school assignments, budding scientists and curious minds."" -- M H Alessandrino * Books+Publishing * ""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 *