Overview

* 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!

Full Product Details

9780606404358

Table of Contents

Reviews

-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 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

-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

Author Information

Tom Uhlman has been a freelance photographer for more than 25 years. He photographs lots of news and sporting events, but enjoys shooting pictures of wildlife and the natural world most of all. Visiting Tom's photographs can also be seen in the Scientists in the Field books Park Scientists, Emi and the Rhino Scientist, and The Bat Scientists

Tab Content 6

Countries Available