Smith, Howard E. 1927-.

Living fossils / Howard E. Smith, Jr. drawings by Jennifer Dewey. - New York : Dodd & Mead, 1982. - 79 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Describes animals either so rare or so unusual, and with such ancient connections, that they deserve to be known as'living fossils.' Also includes two trees which were rescued from extinction.

Includes index.

82-7404


Relicts (Biology)--Juvenile literature.
Animals--Miscellanea--Juvenile literature.
Trees--Miscellanea--Juvenile literature.
Rare animals.