Extreme Scientists: Exploring Nature's Mysteries from Perilous Places (Scientists in the Field)

by Donna M Jackson (Author)

Extreme Scientists: Exploring Nature's Mysteries from Perilous Places (Scientists in the Field)
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade
"Kids who need convincing that science isn't all white coats and test tubes will have their eyes opened here." --The BulletinScientists in the Field 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 Barton's job in microbiology takes her to the depths of the world's 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.
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"While the clearly written text includes vivid passages about the dangers these scientists face, it goes on to discuss what drives them to pursue their subjects and what they have discovered along the way. Each of the three sections concludes with an interview. The many excellent, color photos portray these adventurers as scientists intently focused on their work, though sometimes in unusual or unusually beautiful surroundings . . . Fascinating."—Booklist, starred review

"Photos are key here, and they're dramatic indeed . . . Kids who need convincing that science isn't all white coats and test tubes will have their eyes opened here."—The Bulletin

"Readers will encounter fascinating facts about weather forecasting, cave bacteria and fungi and life in the treetops. Each section ends with a series of quick questions to these courageous scientists."—Kirkus Reviews

"Jackson hits just the right balance between informative descriptions of the science and excitement surrounding the risks involved in the activities of the scientists. The numerous intriguing photos achieve this balance as well, showcasing all three scientists both in the lab and out in their elements."—The Horn Book Magazine

"This exemplary title is just the thing for those who think that all scientists are sedentary."—School Library Journal

Donna M Jackson
Donna M. Jackson is an award-winning author of nonfiction books for children and holds a master's degree in journalism from the University of Colorado at Boulder. When she's not writing about scientists in the field, Donna enjoys reading, skiing, gardening, hiking in the mountains, and spending time with her family. She lives in Colorado. Learn more about Donna at her website: www.donnamjackson.net.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9780544250031
Lexile Measure
1130
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Clarion Books
Publication date
July 20, 2014
Series
Scientists in the Field
BISAC categories
JNF007090 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Science & Technology
JNF002000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Adventure & Adventurers
JNF051050 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Biology
JNF051170 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Discoveries
Library of Congress categories
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