MARY KAY CARSON
Author of books for kids about wildlife, nature, space, weather, and more!
Park Scientists
Park Scientists
Gila Monsters, Geysers, and Grizzly Bears in America’s Own Backyard
Mary Kay Carson with photos by Tom Uhlman
The national parks have been called "America's best idea,” and some of the best scientific ideas are happening right now inside these protected places that welcome 270 million plus visitors each year. Meet up with scientists studying geysers, grizzlies, salamanders, cacti, and fireflies in some of America's most treasured places—our national parks.
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A well-written, unique, carefully organized treat for nature lovers and investigators.
School Library Journal
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A welcome demonstration of the breadth of possibilities in scientific work.
Kirkus
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With a conversationist bent, Carson describes just how accessible these real-life 'natural laboratories and living museums' are and how each individual can act with the same spirit of inquiry as the scientist-explorers detailed here.
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