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Stuck! The Story of La Brea Tar Pits

Joyce Uglow, illustrated by Valerya Milovanova

This nonfiction picture book investigates the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles. It explains how excavation revealed clues to the pits’ formation and to prehistoric animals fossilized after becoming trapped there. The book connects asphalt, ancient creatures, and Ice Age Los Angeles, with a timeline and glossary providing further context for the scientific and historical material.

This book appears on 4 reading lists across 1 edition from 4 organizations.

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Themes
Animals · History · Science
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Bushel & Peck Books
Published
March 4, 2025
Pages
40
ISBN-13
9781638191889
Language
English
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