Ellen Harasimowicz
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"RSVP and join the ball--a moth ball--and study backyard moths. Captivating photographs show how to lure in moths in order to study and appreciate them. Approachable text with direct address to the reader shows the magic of being a citizen scientist right in your own back yard."--
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
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Description
“Spotlights a ‘dream team’ of scientists as they work to determine what is threatening bee colonies and (by extension) agriculture . . . fascinating.”—Booklist (starred review)
Without honey bees the world would be a different place. There would be no honey, no beeswax for candles, and—worst of all—barely a fruit, nut, or vegetable to eat. So
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Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
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A photographic study of“the frightening potential [of Asian longhorned beetles] to eat their way through North American forests . . . a call to action.”—School Library Journal (starred review)
The Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) has made news across the United States. These beetles came to America from China, living in wood turned into shipping material. At first the beetles invaded urban areas, where
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Language
English
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Some farms grow vegetables or grains, and some raise cows, sheep, chickens, or pigs. But have you ever heard of a butterfly farm? How do you raise a butterfly?
On a farm in Costa Rica, workers care for these delicate, winged creatures as they change from eggs to caterpillars to pupae. Like any other crop, the butterflies will eventually leave the farm. But where will they go? And just how do you ship a butterfly?
Very carefully! To discover how...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Fans of the Scientists in the Field series will love discovering ways to save and protect bees through the eyes of a honeybee rescuer.
Follow honeybee rescuer Mr. Nelson as he expertly removes a colony of bees from Mr. Connery's barn (with a vacuum!) and helps it relocate back to a hive. Photographs of Mr.
Nelson's relocation of the colony help bring the honeybee rescue to life.
Nature lovers and scientists-to-be will be abuzz as they learn...