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10) Asteroid impact
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Text and illustrations explore the theory that the collision of an asteroid with the Earth ended the Cretaceous Period and caused the extinction of the dinosaurs.
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Tigers are pretty special -- and so are ground iguanas and partula snails and even white-rumped vultures. But these and many other animals are in danger of disappearing altogether, joining the dodo, the marsupial wolf, the great auk, and countless other animals we will never see again.
17) The mysterious creature of Duck Pond: a story about dinosaurs, extinction, and wildlife conservation
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Explains some of the theories about how dinosaurs became extinct and how other animals are endangered. Emphasizes the importance of changing our habits and preserving animal species and their habitats. Includes projects that demonstrate how to create a model of a fossil, how to make a model of a dinosaur egg, and demonstrate a chemical reaction.
18) Extinctopedia
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"Every living creature contributes towards the richness and beauty of our planet. Each one has a reason to exist, from the giant panda to the pygmy possum, and if we lose them, it will be forever. Extinctopedia tells a complex story, not just of those who are extinct, but also of those in greatest peril, with explanations of what threatens their survival. It is also a story of hope-hope for animals who have been rediscovered, hope in the form of newly-discovered...