Park Scientists: Gila Monsters, Geysers, and Grizzly Bears in America’s Own Backyard by Mary Kay Carson with photographs by Tom Uhlman explores three of America’s National
Parks: Yellowstone, Saguaro, and Great Smokey Mountains.
Our national parks
are places of relaxation, adventure, and enjoyment for citizens. They are also
living laboratories in which scientists can study the natural world from the geysers of Yellowstone to the fireflies of the Great Smokey Mountains.
Each of the three
sections of the book focuses on a particular locality and opens with a fact sheet
that provides basic information about the park’s history and environments
before joining scientists as they delve into some of the most notable features
and creatures.
Readers receive an in
depth look at how rangers, geologists, biologists, herpetologists, and
entomologists - alongside citizen scientists and volunteer researchers survey, study,
and work to preserve the wonders that attract thousands of visitors each year.
Meticulously
researched, carefully organized, and smartly written, this Scientists in the
Field entry offers detailed looks at the experience of a diverse group of men
and women as they pursue their scientific endeavors.
Stunning color photography ranges from dynamic
panoramas to exquisite close-ups. Maps, charts, graphs and drawings augment the text.
Future scientists in
grades 4-8 will find a wealth of experience and encouragement here.
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