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Extreme Scientists : Exploring Nature's Mysteries from Perilous Places by Donna M. Jackson (2014, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherHarperCollins

ISBN-100544250036

ISBN-139780544250031

eBay Product ID (ePID)168476197

Product Key Features

Book TitleExtreme Scientists : Exploring Nature's Mysteries from Perilous Places

Number of Pages80 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicBiography & Autobiography / Science & Technology, Adventure & Adventurers, Science & Nature / General (See Also Headings under Animals or Technology), History / Exploration & Discovery, Careers

Publication Year2014

IllustratorYes

GenreJuvenile Nonfiction

AuthorDonna M. Jackson

Book SeriesScientists in the Field Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.2 in

Item Weight13 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width11 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

Reviews"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, "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, "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 eoePhotos are key here, and theye(tm)re dramatic indeed . . . Kids who need convincing that science isne(tm)t all white coats and test tubes will have their eyes opened here.e-- 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

Dewey Edition22

Grade FromFifth Grade

Grade ToSeventh Grade

Dewey Decimal509.2/2

Synopsis"Kids who need convincing that science isn't all white coats and test tubes will have their eyes opened here." -- The Bulletin Scientists 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., "Kids who need convincing that science isn't all white coats and test tubes will have their eyes opened here." -- The Bulletin Scientists 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., "Kids who need convincing that science isn't all white coats and test tubes will have their eyes opened here." --The Bulletin Scientists 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., From hunting hurricanes, to scaling rocky caves, to climbing soaring redwoods, three "daredevil" scientists go to great extremes in their quests to save lives, preserve species, and better understand the way our planet works. This stunning addition to the Scientists in the Field paperback collection gives readers a close-up look at three extremely adventurous scientists as they pursue truly unique careers in meteorology, microbiology, and botany.