Space Scientists
Space Scientistsexamines the human explorers who are uncovering new information about space, whether they launch into space themselves or explore the cosmos through telescopes and…
Science Adventurers
Whether they are crawling through underground caverns, slicing through the deep jungle, or floating weightlessly in the vacuum of space, scientists are going to extreme places to conduct cutting-edge research and make new discoveries. The quest for knowledge, an interest in preserving nature, and the desire for adventure drive these scientists forward. In the Science Adventurers series, readers will join several of these researchers on their incredible voyages. Readers will see what they see, learn what they learn, and explore the limits of human understanding in some of the most amazing locations on Earth and beyond. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Fossil Hunters
Fossil Huntersshowcases the scientists who have discovered incredible fossils in deserts, rocky cliffs, underwater caves, and other locations all around the world. Features include vivid…
Climate Scientists
Climate Scientistsshows how researchers around the globe are studying glaciers, examining the atmosphere, and using computer models to learn about the changing climate. Features include vivid
Volcanologists
Volcanologiststakes a look at the scientists who explore Earth's hot spots, learn more about how volcanoes work, and try to save lives by improving predictions of when volcanoes will erupt.…
Animal Conservationists
Animal Conservationiststakes a look at the ways in which scientists are working to save animals from disease, human encroachment, and invasive species across the world. Features include vivid
Amazon Explorers
Amazon Explorersexamines how researchers are learning about the rain forest's plants and animals, what discoveries are being made in the Amazon, and how people are working to combat the…