Saffron's Skeleton
In “Saffron’s Skeleton”, Osteologist George demonstrates to ten-year-old Bruno the processes he uses to clean and preserve the bones of Saffron, a recently deceased chicken.
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Series: Connected 2011 Level 2 – Structure
Category: Non-fiction
Strand: Nature of science, Living world
Saffron's Skeleton
Words by Marita Vandenburg
The whole experience, including George’s enthusiastic and knowledgeable approach to his work, provides Bruno with a sense of wonder and curiosity and a greater understanding of skeletons and evolutional relationships.
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