Stuck! The Story of La Brea Tar Pits

A one-of-a-kind STEM gem! Join fellow science lovers in this creative, non-fiction, poetical exploration surrounding the history and little-known origins of the ice age and La Brea Tar Pits—including what scientists are learning about climate change. For tens of thousands of years, animals and plants fell into the natural trap of what we now call La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles, California. Millions of fossils, from hundreds of species, have been collected in this one unique site. Author Joyce Uglow’s lyrical lines and Valerya Milovanova’s evocative illustrations guide readers into an entire ecosystem of plants and animals—stuck! An author’s note at the end provides additional historical and scientific details. Additional backmatter includes a timeline, a glossary, and a "Who's Stuck?" list. More Accolades: “Unearthed! Uncovered! Unstuck! With its engaging storytelling, illustrations and backmatter, this book is an excellent resource for both learning and leisure. Highly recommended.” —Nadia Ali, children