Follow those zebras : solving a migration mystery /
Markle, Sandra,
Follow those zebras : solving a migration mystery / Sandra Markle. - 40 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 26 cm. - Sandra Markle's science discoveries . - Markle, Sandra. Sandra Markle's science discoveries. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
A very strange mystery -- Tracking down clues -- The big surprise -- Zebras are leaders -- The rest of the mystery -- Could there be trouble ahead? -- Sharing and wondering.
Every year in Namibia, about two thousand zebras suddenly disappear from their grazing area along the Chobe River. Months later, the herd returns. Where do they go? And why? Thanks to satellite-tracking collars, scientists were able to solve the mystery, but several questions remain. Award-winning science author Sandra Markle reveals the process scientists used to study the zebras, and she also delves into the science of migration, exploring how animals know where to go, how to get there, and when to leave.
Age 8-12. Grade 4 to 6.
9781541538375 1541538374
2019022077
Zebras--Migration--Namibia--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.
Instructional and educational works.
Follow those zebras : solving a migration mystery / Sandra Markle. - 40 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 26 cm. - Sandra Markle's science discoveries . - Markle, Sandra. Sandra Markle's science discoveries. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
A very strange mystery -- Tracking down clues -- The big surprise -- Zebras are leaders -- The rest of the mystery -- Could there be trouble ahead? -- Sharing and wondering.
Every year in Namibia, about two thousand zebras suddenly disappear from their grazing area along the Chobe River. Months later, the herd returns. Where do they go? And why? Thanks to satellite-tracking collars, scientists were able to solve the mystery, but several questions remain. Award-winning science author Sandra Markle reveals the process scientists used to study the zebras, and she also delves into the science of migration, exploring how animals know where to go, how to get there, and when to leave.
Age 8-12. Grade 4 to 6.
9781541538375 1541538374
2019022077
Zebras--Migration--Namibia--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.
Instructional and educational works.