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The tornado scientist: seeing inside severe storms (Scientists in the Field)
Par Mary Kay Carson, Tom Uhlman. 2019
Meteorologist Robin Tanamachi and her team work to come up with a way to predict tornadoes with even greater accuracy…
and save countless lives across America's heartland. Highlights the anatomy of a tornado, past encounters with destructive supercells, and the technology meteorologists use. For grades 5-8. 2019Superlative birds
Par Leslie Bulion, Robert Meganck. 2019
Saving the Tasmanian devil: how science is helping the world's largest marsupial carnivore survive (Scientists in the Field)
Par Dorothy Hinshaw Patent. 2019
Follows the scientists who are working to stop a contagious tumor that is killing the Tasmanian devil. The research being…
done on the Australian marsupial has potential to affect all animals, and even humans, as they learn more about how to prevent and hopefully eradicate certain genetic diseases. For grades 5-8. 2019Once a threatened species, North Carolina's black bears are now thriving due to conservation efforts of scientists and local citizens.…
Discusses the impact of population growth and bears' expansion into human habitats. Also examines how other wildlife is affected by human activity. For grades 4-7. 2018The (other) F word: a celebration of the fat & fierce
Par Angie Manfredi. 2019
Diverse collection of personal essays and prose reflecting on body image and body positivity from more than thirty authors, artists,…
models, and more. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2019Manhattan: mapping the story of an island
Par Jennifer Thermes. 2019
Chronicles the rise of Manhattan and recounts its physical, social, and ecological history. Explores the changing dynamics of the island,…
and highlights important moments that helped shape its growth. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2019Hey there, Earth dweller!: dive into this world we call Earth
Par Laura Watkinson, Marc Ter Horst, Wendy Panders. 2019
A quick overview about how our planet was formed, its composition, and how it continues to evolve. Includes discussion on…
climate change and Earth dwellers. Translated from the 2014 Dutch edition. For grades 4-7. 2014Bugs in danger: our vanishing bees, butterflies, and beetles
Par Mark Kurlansky, Jia Liu. 2019
Beetle battles: one scientist's journey of adventure and discovery
Par Douglas John Emlen. 2019
Scientist discusses beetle weapons and how their horns and armor change to better suit them in different environments. He also…
compares their weapon evolution to the development of weapons by humans. For grades 6-9. 2019Dear heartbreak: YA authors and teens on the dark side of love
Par Heather Demetrios. 2018
Drawing from personal experiences, YA authors such as Becky Albertalli, Kekla Magoon, and Ibi Zoboi answer real letters from anonymous…
teens about the dark side of love: dating violence, break-ups, cheating, betrayals, and loneliness. Strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2018The man who knew everything: the strange life of Athanasius Kircher
Par Roxanna Bikadoroff, Marilee Peters. 2017
Short biography of Athanasius Kircher, a 17th-century Jesuit scientist and polymath. Kircher was one of the first scientists to formulate…
theories based on observation, and even lowered himself into Mount Vesuvius to study how volcanoes worked. For grades 4-7. 2017Rise of the lioness: restoring a habitat and its pride on the Liuwa Plains
Par Bradley Hague. 2016
An introduction to life science by looking at the workings of an ecosystem in the Liuwa Plains in Zambia. Discusses…
the methods of scientists and environmentalists and the interconnection between the plant, animal, and human systems. For grades 4-7. 2016Beastly brains: exploring how animals talk, think, and feel
Par Nancy F. Castaldo. 2017
Discusses the different levels of animal intelligence and what that means about our own species. Researchers discover far more similarities…
than one might suspect. Also explores emotions, empathy, communication, and social communities of certain creatures. Includes tips on how to observe and record animal behaviors on your own. For grades 6-9. 2017De-extinction: the science of bringing lost species back to life
Par Rebecca E. Hirsch. 2017
Describes the causes of the last five mass-extinction events and maintains that human activity is causing the sixth. Explores the…
pros and cons of using technology to resurrect extinct plants and discusses the new science that makes it possible. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2017Sea otter heroes: the predators that saved an ecosystem
Par Patricia Newman. 2017
Marine biologist investigates the mystery of how sea grasses are thriving in nutrient-polluted waters of Elkhorn Slough, an inlet of…
Monterey Bay in Northern California. His studies provide evidence that sea otters play an essential part in maintaining a healthy balance in this particular ecosystem. For grades 4-7. 2017Eye of the storm: NASA, drones, and the race to crack the hurricane code (Scientists in the field)
Par Amy E. Cherrix. 2017
Describes the ways in which technology is being used to study hurricanes to predict both the timing and strength of…
these storms. Focuses on NASA's Hurricane and Severe Storm Sentinel (HS3) mission, which uses drone technology. For grades 4-7. 2017A clinical psychologist offers quick, easy-to-learn mindfulness exercises teens can use anytime to stop worries from taking over. Discusses how…
to get back in control by letting go, how to gain freedom from school pressures, and how to deal with relationship anxieties. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2017Grand Canyon
Par Jason Chin. 2017
An exploration of the Grand Canyon, from its length of 277 miles to its width of 18 miles. Highlights the…
ancient rock layers and the staggering elevations, and identifies the creatures and vegetation that thrive there. For grades 3-6. 20175 giraffes (5 Animals)
Par Anne Innis Dagg. 2016
Profiles of five unique giraffes from both captivity and the wild. Includes information on their evolution, diet, and social life.…
Highlights the unusual body parts of giraffes, from their long necks to their four stomachs. For grades 4-7. 2016Rewilding: giving nature a second chance
Par Jane Drake, Ann Love. 2017
Overview of an environmental movement present around the world that includes scientists, environmental conservationists, and concerned citizens working to restore…
habitats to their natural states. Discusses the reintroduction of native plants and wildlife to combat extinction. For grades 6-9. 2017