Nonfiction Monday is hosted today by PracticallyParadise.
Lourie
enables readers to feel as though they've joined an expedition to study polar
bears as part of the Alaskan Polar Bear Research Project. Written at a 7th grade level, this book
details the methods scientists use to identify and track individual animals, collect
medical samples, and quantify data under the direction of Dr. Steven
Amstrup.
Lourie goes on to explain the
results of this ongoing study and conclusions that have been drawn. Glossary, polar bear field guide,
suggested readings, websites, quoted sources, and an index provide ample
enrichment as well as opportunities for follow up. Color photographs document
the field and lab work.
2 comments:
Fantastic! Makes me miss Middle School just to be able to emphasize the scientific process.
I love this series and this particular entry was very interesting. It's a terrific classroom resource to show how and why scientists do what they do.
Tammy
Apples with Many Seeds
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