Mystery Fish
Secrets of the Coelacanth
From the Series On My Own Science
In 1938, off the coast of South Africa, a woman found a strange blue fish with four stubby fins, pointed spines, and a funny looking tail—it was a coelacanth! Until that very moment, the world had believed that coelacanths were extinct. Suddenly, scientists around the world were excited—could more of these unusual creatures be found and studied? Discover how scientists worked to solve the mystery of these extraordinary fish.
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Reviews
The Horn Book Guide
“The content and detailed illustrations complementing the text make the book accessible to independent as well as reluctant readers.”
—The Horn Book Guide
Library Media Connection
“On My Own Science is an accessible, informative series for middle and upper elementary students. . . this series would be a beneficial addtion to most school libraries. . .”
—Library Media Connection
NSTA
“Mystery Fish would be a nice addition to a classroom or a school library because it focuses on ecology, biology, animals, and the exploration of science from the perspective of a scientist. Students like these types of ‘strange and mysterious creatures’ and would find this book appealing.”
—NSTA