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Chasing cheetahs: the race to save Africa's fastest cats (Scientists in the Field)
Par Sy Montgomery, Nic Bishop. 2014
Describes the cheetah's essential role in the ecosystem and the ways in which Namibia's Cheetah Conservation Fund is promoting cohabitation…
between cheetahs and farmers. Includes advocacy advice, resources, and more. For grades 6-9. 2014Gaia warriors
Par Nicola Davies, James Lovelock. 2011
Inspired by scientist James Lovelock's theory that the earth is an integrated, living system--Gaia-zoologist Nicola Davies discusses how and why…
its climate is changing and what we can do about it. Encourages readers to live without hurting the planet, citing examples from around the globe. For grades 6-9. 2009Beyond magenta: transgender teens speak out
Par Susan Kuklin. 2014
Collection of six interviews with transgender teens. Recounts their experiences before, during, and after the personal acknowledgment of their gender…
preference. Includes resources, questions and answers with the clinical director of a health outreach to teens program, and more. Some descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. 2014Eruption!: volcanoes and the science of saving lives (Scientists in the Field)
Par Elizabeth Rusch, Tom Uhlman. 2013
Explores the dangers of living near volcanoes and details past deadly eruptions around the world. Highlights a group of scientists…
working with the U.S. Geological Survey in the Volcano Disaster Assistance Program to help predict future eruptions. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2013Planet ark: preserving Earth's biodiversity (CitizenKid)
Par Adrienne Mason, Margot Thompson. 2013
Compares Earth to Noah's ark and discusses the importance of biodiversity to the planet's animal and plant species. Explains campaigns…
and activities such as Project LemonAid that some kids are participating in to help preserve the world's ecosystems. Includes tips, resources, and a glossary. For grades 4-7. 2013The secret world of whales
Par Charles Siebert. 2011
Explores the myths and legends told long ago as well as the modern scientific knowledge about these giant mammals. Discusses…
the history of whale hunting, human encounters with friendly gray whales, research techniques used to study whale intelligence and behavior, and options for species preservation. For grades 4-7. 2011The Chernobyl disaster: legacy and impact on the future of nuclear energy (Perspectives on)
Par Carmen Bredeson, Wil Mara. 2011
Examines the Chernobyl nuclear power accident that occurred on April 26, 1986. Analyzes the causes, cleanup, and subsequent cover-up of…
the disaster. Describes its environmental costs and provides different perspectives on the future and safety of nuclear facilities. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2011Totally human: why we look and act the way we do
Par Cynthia Pratt Nicolson, Dianne Eastman. 2011
Explains the contributions of human ancestors, animals, and even ancient bacteria to our appearance and reflexes. Discusses bodily functions such…
as hiccups and gas; urges such as throwing up, cravings, and yawning; actions such as laughing, crying, talking, and sleeping; and more. For grades 3-6. 2011Elephant talk: the surprising science of elephant communication
Par Ann Downer, Anna Downer. 2011
Discusses elephant evolution, society, and body language. Explains field researchers' use of observation and high-tech recording equipment to shed light…
on the role communication plays in the herd. Includes facts about the elephant's status as an endangered species. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2011Honey bees: letters from the hive
Par Stephen Buchmann, Banning Repplier, Stephen L Buchmann. 2010
Beekeeper and entomologist Buchmann discusses bees' biology and behavior, their relationship with people from prehistoric times to the present, and…
their influence on art and medicine. Explains the ways bees produce honey and their vital role in maintaining the human food supply and ecosystem. For grades 6-9. 2010Latin America (Modern World Cultures Ser.)
Par Charles F. Gritzner. 2006
Emphasizes the culture of Latin America while discussing the geography, history, economics, and politics of these countries south of the…
United States border. Highlights the similarities and differences between North and Latin America in such areas as colonization and the rate of modernization. For junior and senior high readers. 2006The sea wolves: living wild in the Great Bear Rainforest
Par Nicholas Read, Ian McAllister. 2010
Discusses the wolves of Canada's Pacific Coast, who are smaller than their inland cousins and can swim and catch salmon.…
Explains their social behavior, seasonal habits, and coexistence with First Nations people. Companion to The Salmon Bears (DB 71788). For grades 4-7. 2010Frozen secrets: Antarctica revealed
Par Sally M. Walker, Sally M Walker. 2010
Describes scientists' investigations of the icy South Pole continent. Discusses the researchers' methods of mapping the terrain, scuba diving, using…
underwater robots, retrieving fossils, and collecting ice core samples to analyze data about the Antarctic Ice Sheet. Highlights climate challenges and perils. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2010The bat scientists (Scientists in the Field)
Par Mary Kay Carson. 2010
Follows a team of scientists who are studying bats in caves and under bridges to learn this winged mammal's secrets.…
Debunks myths--such as bats are flying mice--and presents facts about bat behavior and physical characteristics. Discusses echolocation, bat communication, and conservation efforts to preserve bat habitats. For grades 5-8. 2010Charles Darwin (Giants of Science)
Par Kathleen Krull, Boris Kulikov. 2010
Biography of British naturalist Charles Darwin (1809-1882), whose book On the Origin of Species... (DB 15937) changed our understanding of…
the world. Discusses Darwin's powers of observation, his long sea voyage gathering specimens, his religious views, and why he delayed publishing his theory of evolution. For grades 4-7. 2010The Hindenburg disaster (Essential events)
Par Jill Sherman. 2010
Describes the explosion that destroyed the hydrogen-filled German airship Hindenburg as it landed in New Jersey on May 6, 1937,…
and explores the disaster's probable causes. Explains the zeppelin's history as an engineering marvel and its importance to the Nazi Party. For grades 5-8. 2010The hive detectives: chronicle of a honey bee catastrophe (Scientists in the Field)
Par Loree Griffin Burns. 2010
Profiles beekeepers and scientists who are investigating colony-collapse disorder in the United States, which has killed millions of honeybees. Discusses…
the impact of this catastrophe on agriculture and its long-term implications. Includes facts about the physical characteristics and social behavior of bees. For grades 5-8. 2010Date rape (Straight Talk about... Ser.)
Par Jessica Wilkins. 2011
Guide for young adults discusses healthy relationships, dating violence, and dangerous situations. Includes tips on recognizing warning signs, recommends safety…
plans, and lists resources to turn to for help. For senior high and older readers. 2010Project seahorse (Scientists in the Field)
Par Pamela S. Turner. 2010
Discusses biologists' work setting up a Marine Protected Area on a reef in the Philippines. Describes their study of seahorse…
reproduction, life cycle, and habitat. Profiles a local fisherman, whose family depends on his catch, and explores the community's role in the conservation effort. For grades 5-8. 2010Kakapo rescue: saving the world's strangest parrot (Scientists in the Field)
Par Sy Montgomery, Nic Bishop. 2010
Discusses the plight of the nearly extinct New Zealand kakapo--a large, flightless parrot. Explains the recovery-team scientists' work of moving…
the remaining kakapo population to a safe environment and ensuring the birds' protection during the hatching season. For grades 5-8. 2010