Overview
North Carolina possesses an astonishingly rich array of natural wonders. Building on this abundance, April C. Smith passionately seeks to open the world of nature to everyone. Her popular science guidebook features thirty sites across North Carolina that are perfect for exploration and hands-on learning about the Earth and the environment. A stellar group of naturalists and educators narrate each adventure, explaining key scientific concepts by showing you exactly where and how to look. This guidebook is for anyone-teens, kids, families, hikers, teachers, students, and tourists alike-who loves to be outside while learning. All you need to plan trips and discover new attractions Organized by the state's Mountain, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain regions The 30 adventures spotlight wonderful places to hike, fascinating geological formations to find, animals and plants to observe, and hands-on learning activities Explains clearly the scientific processes that made North Carolina the state it is today Richly illustrated with photographs, diagrams, and maps; includes an indispensable science glossary
Full Product Details
Author: April C. Smith ,
Sarah J. Carrier
Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press
Imprint: The University of North Carolina Press
Weight: 0.495kg
ISBN: 9781469654959
ISBN 10: 1469654954
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 30 April 2020
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Full-color illustrations, photos, maps and diagrams complement lists of resources, and with narrators pointing readers exactly where to look as they daytrip through North Carolina's natural world, the book becomes a living science book with the emphasis on both excitement and education.--Mountain Times Who doesn't want to get the kiddos into an outdoor learning setting? Highlights include Linville Caverns, Bluff Mountain Preserve, Mount Mitchell, the Cradle of Forestry, and numerous nearby spots in the Piedmont's foothills.--WNC Magazine
Full-color illustrations, photos, maps and diagrams complement lists of resources, and with narrators pointing readers exactly where to look as they daytrip through North Carolina's natural world, the book becomes a living science book with the emphasis on both excitement and education.--Mountain Times
Author Information
April C. Smith, president of In Situ Explorers, is a former environmental researcher who now enjoys sharing the wonders of science and nature with others. Sarah J. Carrier is associate professor of science education at North Carolina State University.
