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
EditionFirst edition.
PublicationSomerville, Massachusetts : MIT Kids Press, 2024.
Copyright Date©2024
Description56 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 54-56).
Interest age level Ages 7-10
Audience 1050 Lexile
Genre/formInformational works.
LCCN 2023944788
ISBN9781536228687 (hardcover)
ISBN1536228680 (hardcover)

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Joyner TRC Nonfiction 595.78139 B9375O ✔ Available Place Hold