The Polar Bear Scientists

by Peter Lourie, Susan Ramer

Overview

It is springtime in Alaska, and the U.S. Geological Survey team is gearing up for polar bear capturing. The scientists locate bears from a helicopter, tranquilize them, give them tattoo ID numbers and tags, and collect data such as height, weight, and body fat measurements and samples such as blood, hair, feces, and even teeth. For more than forty-five years, scientists have been capturing bears in order to get information. What has this information been telling scientists about polar bears and our changing global climate? Find out in this fascinating entry in the Scientists in the Field series! 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780544339064
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	01/27/2015
Series:	Scientists in the Field Series
Pages:	80
Product dimensions:	10.80(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile:	NC1260L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 12 Years

About the Author

Peter Lourie is an author and photographer. He has published more than twenty books for young readers. He lives with his family in Vermont.

Editorial Reviews

"The full-color photographs are nothing short of stunning."—School Library Journal "An informative, vicarious trip to the Arctic for polar bear enthusiasts and future scientists."—Booklist —

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