Citizen scientists : be a part of scientific discovery from your own backyard
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Harasimowicz, Ellen, illustrator.
Published
New York : H. Holt, c2012.
Physical Desc
80 pages : illustrations, color maps, photographs ; 23 x 29 cm.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 2
Status
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ft. Walton Beach - Juvenile nonfiction | J 590.72 BURNS | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Butterflies -- Juvenile literature.
Frogs -- Juvenile literature.
Ladybugs -- Juvenile literature.
Science -- Experiments -- Juvenile literature.
Suburban animals -- Monitoring -- Citizen participation -- Juvenile literature.
Suburban animals -- Monitoring -- Citizen participation -- Juvenile literature.
Suburban animals -- Research -- Citizen participation -- Juvenile literature.
Suburban animals -- Research -- Citizen participation -- Juvenile literature.
Suburbs -- Juvenile literature.
Frogs -- Juvenile literature.
Ladybugs -- Juvenile literature.
Science -- Experiments -- Juvenile literature.
Suburban animals -- Monitoring -- Citizen participation -- Juvenile literature.
Suburban animals -- Monitoring -- Citizen participation -- Juvenile literature.
Suburban animals -- Research -- Citizen participation -- Juvenile literature.
Suburban animals -- Research -- Citizen participation -- Juvenile literature.
Suburbs -- Juvenile literature.
More Details
Published
New York : H. Holt, c2012.
Format
Book
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
LG
Level 6.8, 2 Points
Level 6.8, 2 Points
Lexile measure
1050
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 75) and index.
Description
Shows young readers how a citizen scientist learns about butterflies, birds, frogs, and ladybugs.
Description
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.
Target Audience
Elementary Grade.
Target Audience
1050,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader,6.8
Study Program Information
Reading Counts!,9.4
Awards
Orbis Pictus Honor, 2013.
Awards
Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12, 2013.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Burns, L. G., & Harasimowicz, E. (2012). Citizen scientists: be a part of scientific discovery from your own backyard . H. Holt.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Burns, Loree Griffin and Ellen, Harasimowicz. 2012. Citizen Scientists: Be a Part of Scientific Discovery From Your Own Backyard. H. Holt.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Burns, Loree Griffin and Ellen, Harasimowicz. Citizen Scientists: Be a Part of Scientific Discovery From Your Own Backyard H. Holt, 2012.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Burns, Loree Griffin., and Ellen Harasimowicz. Citizen Scientists: Be a Part of Scientific Discovery From Your Own Backyard H. Holt, 2012.
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