Synopsis

From the creators of the Caldecott Honor Book Song of the Water Boatman and Other Pond Poems comes a celebration of ubiquitous life forms among us. Newbery Honor-winning poet Joyce Sidman presents another unusual blend of fine poetry and fascinating science illustrated in exquisite hand-colored linocuts by Caldecott Honor artist Beckie Prange.

Ubiquitous (yoo-bik-wi-tuhs): Something that is (or seems to be) everywhere at the same time.

Why is the beetle, born 265 million years ago, still with us today? (Because its wings mutated and hardened). How did the gecko survive 160 million years? (By becoming nocturnal and developing sticky toe pads.) How did the shark and the crow and the tiny ant survive millions and millions of years? When 99 percent of all life forms on earth have become extinct, why do some survive? And survive not just in one place, but in many places: in deserts, in ice, in lakes and puddles, inside houses and forest and farmland? Just how do they become ubiquitous?

Author: Joyce Sidman
Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 04/05/2010
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 10.60h x 10.70w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780618717194
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended
Award: Cybils - Finalist

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 01/01/2010 pg. 82
Publishers Weekly 02/08/2010 pg. 49
School Library Journal 03/01/2010 pg. 144
Kirkus Review - Children 03/15/2010
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 05/01/2010
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2010 pg. 100
Kirkus Best Children's Books 11/15/2010 pg. 12
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2010 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style
Publishers Weekly Best Books 11/08/2010 pg. 31
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2010 pg. 36