Science on patrol
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1) At the poles
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Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
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English
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Examines the challenges scientists face while studying the polar regions and reasons why the work is important, and discusses living conditions, survival techniques, and the technology they use.
2) In space
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Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
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English
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Examines the challenges scientists face in space and reasons why the work is important, and discusses conditions in space vehicles and the cutting-edge technology they use.
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Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
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English
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As global climate change advances, more parts of Earth are becoming desert. How to slow this process is just one area of research scientists study in the desert biome. Like the animals and plants that can survive it, scientists must learn how to work in the hot, dry conditions of the desert. Readers find out their strategies for working in deserts, such as using solar power and even burning human waste! In addition, STEM topics such as robotics, drones,...
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Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
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English
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The rainforest habitat is incredibly diverse so diverse that scientists are discovering new species of plants and animals all the time! In this book, readers journey deep into the rainforest with many kinds of scientists and learn about what they study, their methods, and recent discoveries. Full-color photographs show researchers and their tools and technology up close, from sun-protective gear to infrared cameras. The main content also touches on...
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Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
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Examines the challenges geologists and earth scientists face while studying underneath the surface and reasons why the work is important, and discusses working conditions, survival techniques, and the technology they use.
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Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
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Examines the challenges scientists face while studying under the ocean's surface and reasons why the work is important, and discusses conditions on board ship and underwater, survival techniques, and the technology they use.