Gates of the Arctic /
Musgrave, Ruth A., 1960-
Gates of the Arctic / Ruth A. Musgrave. - 48 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 26 cm. - Natural laboratories: scientists in national parks . - Natural laboratories: scientists in national parks. .
Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.
The Arctic Circle -- Weather and climate -- The land -- Scientists and animals -- The past -- The present -- Activity.
"While reading this book, students will explore the scientific research underway at the Gates of the Arctic National Park. With no roads, businesses, trails, or campgrounds, this park offers scientists the opportunity to fly, hike, and raft to remote locations to study the animals and ancient lands. The Natural Laboratories: Scientists in National Parks series takes a look at the research and responsibilities of scientists working in U.S. national parks. Each ... photo-filled book explores the topography of the park, its natural resources, the specific projects that have been undertaken there and why these projects are significant. Each 48-page book in the series also features quotes from scientists working in the featured park, to better explain to readers how and why things are done."--Publisher's website.
9781643690247 1643690248 9781643691152 1643691155
2018956029
Ecology--Alaska--Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve--Juvenile literature.
National parks and reserves--United States--Juvenile literature.
Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve (Alaska)--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.
Informational works.
Gates of the Arctic / Ruth A. Musgrave. - 48 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 26 cm. - Natural laboratories: scientists in national parks . - Natural laboratories: scientists in national parks. .
Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.
The Arctic Circle -- Weather and climate -- The land -- Scientists and animals -- The past -- The present -- Activity.
"While reading this book, students will explore the scientific research underway at the Gates of the Arctic National Park. With no roads, businesses, trails, or campgrounds, this park offers scientists the opportunity to fly, hike, and raft to remote locations to study the animals and ancient lands. The Natural Laboratories: Scientists in National Parks series takes a look at the research and responsibilities of scientists working in U.S. national parks. Each ... photo-filled book explores the topography of the park, its natural resources, the specific projects that have been undertaken there and why these projects are significant. Each 48-page book in the series also features quotes from scientists working in the featured park, to better explain to readers how and why things are done."--Publisher's website.
9781643690247 1643690248 9781643691152 1643691155
2018956029
Ecology--Alaska--Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve--Juvenile literature.
National parks and reserves--United States--Juvenile literature.
Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve (Alaska)--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.
Informational works.