One long line : marching caterpillars and the scientists who followed them / Loree Griffin Burns ; illustrated by Jamie Green.
| Author/creator | Burns, Loree Griffin author. |
| Other author | Green, Jamie (Illustrator), illustrator. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | Somerville, Massachusetts : MIT Kids Press, 2024. |
| Copyright Date | ©2024 |
| Description | 56 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Variant title | 1 long line |
| Portion of title | Marching caterpillars and the scientists who followed them |
| Contents | Introduction -- The caterpillar -- The procession -- The leader -- The circle -- Tricked? -- A quarter century later -- Silk-less caterpillars -- Trail -- No trail -- A sacrifice -- Trapped! -- Conclusion. |
| Abstract | "This is a story about remarkable creatures, inquisitive people, and fascinating conversations. The creatures? Pine processionary caterpillars with mysterious group habits. The people? Jean Henri Fabre and, many years later, Terrence Fitzgerald-scientists with big questions about the behavior of these caterpillars. And the conversations? The conversations span lifetimes, as one researcher continues a dialogue started by the other. In this playful, candid, and accessible book for young readers, biologist Loree Griffin Burns captures the unique leader-follower behavior of pine processionary caterpillars through a glimpse into the "ask, test, repeat" nature of the scientific process-and shows how that process creates one long line of questioning and learning. Back matter includes more details about the two scientists as well as a glossary, bibliography, source notes, and suggestions for further reading."-- Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 54-56). |
| Interest age level | Ages 7-10 |
| Audience | 1050 Lexile |
| Genre/form | Informational works. |
| LCCN | 2023944788 |
| ISBN | 9781536228687 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 1536228680 (hardcover) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 595.78139 B9375O | ✔ Available | Place Hold |