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Koontz, Robin,

Carlsbad Caverns / Robin Koontz. - 48 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cm - Natural laboratories, scientists in national parks . - Natural laboratories: scientists in national parks. .

Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.

Desert discovery -- A subterranean world -- Cave geology -- Cave dwellers -- Fossil history -- Activity.

"More than 100 spectacular caves inside Carlsbad Caverns National Park are part of one of the best-preserved ancient fossil reefs on Earth. Scientists from around the world visit the limestone caverns to study and explore the geology, ecosystems, microbes, and countless unique cave formations. Learn about research past and present in this unique natural laboratory"--P. [4] of cover.

ISBN: 9781643690230 164369023X

LCCN: 2018956032

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Ecology--New Mexico--Carlsbad Caverns National Park--Juvenile literature.
National parks and reserves--United States--Juvenile literature.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Carlsbad Caverns (N.M.)--Juvenile literature.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park (N.M.)--Juvenile literature.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Informational works.
Illustrated works.