Carson, Mary Kay
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Urban Coyotes
An informative and engaging photo-illustrated book on research into the lives of urban coyotes that would support ecological research.
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Outdoor School: Tree, Wildflower, and Mushroom Spotting: The Definitive Interactive Nature Guide
This is a wonderful interactive workbook, which would be difficult to place on library shelves. It might be of use as part of programming.
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Animal Watching: The Definitive Interactive Nature Guide
The consumable nature of this title, with its multiple invitations for readers to write and draw within the book, will make it hard for libraries to circulate this guide more than once.
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Escape from…the Titanic
Titanic books are always popular, but unfortunately this is not one of the better ones on the market. Purchase for large collections where reluctant readers need more historical fiction.
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Wildlife Ranger Action Guide: Track, Spot & Provide Healthy Habitat for Creatures Close to Home
A book full of fun, educational activities. Highly recommended for all libraries.
Life on Mars
A well-researched and accessible work on a popular topic, great for independent readers.
Inside Biosphere 2: Earth Science Under Glass
Highly recommended for all middle school science collections.—Kelly Kingrey-Edwards, Mirus Academy Library, TX
Carson takes readers into Biosphere 2, the research facility designed to be a self-sustaining model of Earth's environments. There's brief coverage of the innovative engineering and original mission of the facility (complete with photos of the first jumpsuit-clad human "biospherians" who were sealed inside from 1991 to 1993), but the focus is primarily on current research under the direction of scientists at the University of Arizona. The ability to control environmental conditions within the contained rainforest, ocean, and giant soil laboratory allows researchers to investigate questions in earth science—prominently, those related to climate change
Park Scientists: Gila Monsters, Geysers, and Grizzly Bears in America's Own Backyard
Gr 4–8—This entry in this popular series focuses on the study of selected plants, animals, and geologic formations in three of our most famous national parks, which are akin to "natural laboratories and living museums...
Beyond the Solar System: Exploring Galaxies, Black Holes, Alien Planets, and More: A History with 21 Activities
Gr 5–8—Beginning with a two-page time line spanning prehistory to 2009, this chronological survey of astronomy covers early observations and discoveries, concentrating on modern findings...
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