Park Scientists: Gila Monsters, Geysers, and Grizzly Bears in America's Own Backyard
Mary Kay Carson
(Author)
Description
* "A well-written, unique, carefully organized treat for nature lovers and investigators."--School Library Journal, starred review America's national parks have been called the country's "best idea," and some of the best scientific ideas are happening inside these protected spaces. There are geysers and grizzlies in Yellowstone, Gila monsters and saguaro cacti in southern Arizona, and the world's only known population of red-cheeked salamanders in the Great Smoky Mountains. And in some parks you can roll up your sleeves and actively participate as a citizen scientist. There is much to see, do and learn, right here in America's own backyard!Product Details
Price
$9.99
Publisher
Clarion Books
Publish Date
November 07, 2017
Pages
80
Dimensions
8.8 X 10.9 X 0.3 inches | 0.75 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781328740908
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About the Author
Mary Kay Carson is the author of dozens of books for kids and teachers about space, weather, nature, and other science and social studies topics. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Tom Uhlman has been a freelance photographer for twenty-five years. He lives in Cincinnati, Ohio. www.tomuphoto.comReviews
"A welcome demonstration of the breadth of possibilities in scientific work"
--Kirkus "With a conversationist bent, Carson describes just how accessible these real-life 'natural laboratories and living museums' are and how each individual can act with the same spirit of inquiry as the scientist-explorers detailed here."
--Booklist * "A well-written, unique, carefully organized treat for nature lovers and investigators."
--School Library Journal, starred review "Kids anticipating a trip to one of these parks may want to study up now and show off their impressive vocabularies when they arrive."
--Bulletin
--Kirkus "With a conversationist bent, Carson describes just how accessible these real-life 'natural laboratories and living museums' are and how each individual can act with the same spirit of inquiry as the scientist-explorers detailed here."
--Booklist * "A well-written, unique, carefully organized treat for nature lovers and investigators."
--School Library Journal, starred review "Kids anticipating a trip to one of these parks may want to study up now and show off their impressive vocabularies when they arrive."
--Bulletin