Park scientists : gila monsters, geysers, and grizzly bears in America's own backyard / Mary Kay Carson ; with photographs by Tom Uhlman.
| Author/creator | Carson, Mary Kay author. |
| Other author | Uhlman, Tom. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, [2014] |
| Copyright Date | ©2014 |
| Description | 76 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 x 29 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Scientists in the field Scientists in the field. ^A567919 |
| Contents | America's natural laboratories & living museums -- Park brief: Yellowstone National Park -- Natural wonders of water & heat -- Yellowstone's biggest bears -- Park brief: Saguaro National Park -- Tracking monsters -- Counting cacti -- Park brief: Great Smoky Mountains National Park -- Smoky Mountains salamanders -- A living light show. |
| Abstract | The national parks have been called "America's best idea" -- and some of the best scientific ideas are happening right now inside these protected American spaces that welcome more than 270 million visitors each year. Meet up with scientists studying geysers, grizzlies, salamanders, cacti, and fireflies in some of America's most treasured places: our national parks. |
| Local note | Little-360025--3051310659392 |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (page 74) and index. |
| Audience | 1040 Lexile |
| Study program note | Accelerated Reader |
| LCCN | 2013039895 |
| ISBN | 9780547792682 (hbk.) |
| ISBN | 0547792689 (hbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 333.78 C2395P | ✔ Available | Place Hold |