Citizen scientists : be a part of scientific discovery from your own backyard / Loree Griffin Burns ; photographs by Ellen Harasimowicz.
Shows young readers how a citizen scientist learns about butterflies, birds, frogs, and ladybugs.
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.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780805090628
- ISBN: 0805090622
- ISBN: 9780805095173
- ISBN: 0805095179
- Physical Description: 80 pages : illustrations, color maps, photographs ; 23 x 29 cm
- Publisher: New York : H. Holt, ©2012.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (page 75) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- What is citizen science, anyway? -- 1. Fall butterflying -- 2. Winter birding -- 3. Spring frogging -- 4. Summer ladybugging.
- Target Audience Note:
- 1050L Lexile
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader 6.8.Reading Counts! 9.4.Accelerated Reader AR LG 6.8 2 149378.
- Awards Note:
- Orbis Pictus Honor, 2013.Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12, 2013.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Marion Library | JUV 590.72 BUR (Text) | 37810435046643 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/20/2026 |
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