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These now-extinct cephalopods were the predecessors of modern-day squid, octopus, and nautilus and survived for nearly 335 million years! Discover how these shelled creatures came in myriad shapes, sizes, and designs.
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Ammonoids explores the world of these ancient shelled cephalopods that lived for 335 million years before becoming extinct, showcasing the incredible variety of shapes and designs these creatures developed over time. The book covers paleontological discoveries about how these predecessors of modern squid, octopus, and nautilus adapted and survived through different prehistoric eras. If your kid loves the Magic Tree House dinosaur guides or National Geographic kids dinosaur books, they'll be fascinated by this deep dive into ammonoid history. This book is perfect for fourth through sixth graders with a 5.3 reading level who are passionate about paleontology and prehistoric sea creatures.