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Extreme Scientists: Exploring Nature's Mysteries from Perilous Places (Scientists in the Field)by Donna M. Jackson
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Scientists in the Field .s.s. to the extreme! When Paul Flaherty goes to work, he climbs into a four-engine WP-3D Orion turboprop plane and heads directly into the eye of a hurricane. Miles below, Hazel Bartons job in microbiology takes her to the depths of the worlds most treacherous caves. And on the other side of the topsoil, way, way above the forest floor, Stephen Sillett passes his days (and sometimes his nights) in the canopies of the tallest trees on earth. Welcome to the work—and worlds—of extreme scientists. From hurricanes to caves to the crowns of towering redwoods, these scientists battle some of the earths most intense conditions in order to save lives, preserve species, and help us to better understand the way our planet works. Synopsis:Extreme scientists battle some of the Earth's most intense conditions, from hurricanes to caves to the crowns of towering redwoods, in order to save lives, preserve species, and help us to better understand the way our planet works. Full color.
About the AuthorDonna M. Jackson is an award-winning author of many science books for young readers. Her works include the critically acclaimed Bone Detectives, Bug Scientists, and Wildlife Detectives—all honored by the NSTA/CBCs Outstanding Science Trade Book for Children award; ER Vets, an Orbis Pictus and ASPCA Henry Bergh honor book; and Extreme Scientists, named a Smithsonian Notable Book for Children, 2009. Donna was inspired to write this book on Caitlins work after reading about the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunamis and how elephants may be able to sense shockwaves before such catastrophes. Donna lives in Colorado with her husband, Charlie, and their family. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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