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.
 
 
“Uglow’s rhythmic text traverses thousands of years as it tells the prehistoric tale of many fossils coming to exist in Los Angeles’s La Brea Tar Pits….Milovanova’s free-form illustrations include markings that seem scratched into each page’s coloring—an apt approach given scientists’ work to peer beneath the pits’ surface in search of the region’s prehistory.”—Publishers Weekly
“Playful language and masterful illustrations make for a compelling read instead of a dry scientific tale...This stirring story and its dynamic illustrations may manage to enthrall even the least nature-focused kiddo.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
“Uglow invites readers to marvel at the amazing bulk and diversity of the well-preserved lode”—Booklist
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.
 
Contributor Bio(s)
 
Joyce Uglow writes poetic stories on topics from bees, trees, and families to ancient cave art and fossils trapped in asphalt seeps. She's a forever cheerleader for Team Education. She currently serves as SCBWI Wisconsin Assistant Regional Advisor.