A Siberian herder ventures into the wild and stumbles upon a frozen woolly mammoth. When scientists learn of the preserved creature, they wonder if they could rescue DNA and recreate the lost species.
Curriculum link:
Science: Biological sciences / Science: The use and influence of Science
Key Concepts:
A narrative can be set in a variety of places and times. Characters can have different views on an issue, and these can be related to their experiences and culture
Reading Strategies:
Identifying the language the author uses to describe the setting (time and place)