The park scientists Gila monsters, geysers, and Grizzly bears in America's own backyard
The national parks have been called "America's best idea" -- and some of the best scientific ideas are happening right now inside these protected American spaces that welcome more than 270 million visitors each year. Meet up with scientists studying geysers, grizzlies, salamanders, cacti, and firefl...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Boston :
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt,
[2014]
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| Series: | Scientists in the field.
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| Summary: | The national parks have been called "America's best idea" -- and some of the best scientific ideas are happening right now inside these protected American spaces that welcome more than 270 million visitors each year. Meet up with scientists studying geysers, grizzlies, salamanders, cacti, and fireflies in some of America's most treasured places: our national parks. |
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| Physical Description: | 76 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 x 29 cm. |
| Audience: | Age 10-14. Grade 4 to 6. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780547792682 (hbk.) 0547792689 (hbk.) |
| Author Notes: | 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. |
