Citizen scientists : be a part of scientific discovery from your own backyard / Loree Griffin Burns ; photographs by Ellen Harasimowicz.

Author/creator Burns, Loree Griffin
Other author Harasimowicz, Ellen illustrator.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : H. Holt, ©2012.
Description80 pages : illustrations, color maps, photographs ; 23 cm
Subjects

Contents What is citizen science, anyway? -- 1. Fall butterflying -- 2. Winter birding -- 3. Spring frogging -- 4. Summer ladybugging.
Abstract Shows young readers how a citizen scientist learns about butterflies, birds, frogs, and ladybugs.
Abstract Anyone can get involved in gathering data for ongoing, actual scientific studies such as the Audubon Bird Count and FrogWatch USA. Just get out into a field, urban park, or your own backyard. You can put your nose to a monarch pupa or listen for raucous frog calls. You can tally woodpeckers or sweep the grass for ladybugs. This book, full of engaging photos and useful tips, will show you how.
Local noteLittle-305131062304S
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 75) and index.
LCCN 2011021673
ISBN9780805090628 (hc)
ISBN0805090622 (hc)
ISBN9780805095173 (pbk.)
ISBN0805095179 (pbk.)

Availability

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Joyner TRC Nonfiction 590.72 B9375C ✔ Available Place Hold