Syndetics cover image
Image from Syndetics

Gates of the Arctic / Ruth A. Musgrave.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Natural laboratories: scientists in national parksPublisher: Vero Beach, Florida : Rourke Educational Media, [2019]Copyright date: ©2019Description: 48 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 26 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781643690247
  • 1643690248
  • 9781643691152
  • 1643691155
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
The Arctic Circle -- Weather and climate -- The land -- Scientists and animals -- The past -- The present -- Activity.
Summary: "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.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 979.86 M987 Available 33111010398283
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

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 Laboratory: Scientists in National Parks series takes a look at the research and responsibilities of scientists working in U.S. national parks. Each 7.5" x 10" 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

Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.

"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.

The Arctic Circle -- Weather and climate -- The land -- Scientists and animals -- The past -- The present -- Activity.

Powered by Koha