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Inside Biosphere 2: Earth Science Under Glass
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▼▲| Title: Inside Biosphere 2: Earth Science Under Glass By: Mary Kay Carson Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 80 Vendor: Books for Young Readers Publication Date: 2021 Dimensions: 9 X 11 (inches) | Weight: 2 pounds ISBN: 035836258X ISBN-13: 9780358362586 Ages: 10-12 Series: Scientists in the Field Stock No: WW362586 |
Publisher's Description
▼▲In the Arizona desert, scientists conduct studies and experiments aimed to help us better understand our environment and what sort of things are happening to it due to climate change. The location is Biosphere 2, an immense structure that contains a replica ocean, savannah, and rainforest, among other Earth biomes. Its a unique take on the Scientists in the Field mission statement in this case, the lab is a replica that allows the scientists to conduct large-scale experiments that would otherwise be impossible.
Author Bio
▼▲Mary Kay Carson lives with her husband, Tom Uhlman, and their dog, Ruby, in a century-old house surrounded by deer, hawks, woodchucks, songbirds, and other creatures in Cincinnati, Ohio. Check out their other Scientists in the Field books, including The Tornado Scientist, Park Scientists, Emi and the Rhino Scientist, The Bat Scientists, Inside Biosphere 2, and Mission to Pluto.
Editorial Reviews
▼▲* "This enlightening title adeptly connects Biosphere 2s past with its present and future. Stunning photographs, clear and colorful graphics, and illuminating insets enhance the appeal...Highly recommended for all middle school science collections." School Library Journal, starred review "An encouraging example of earth scientists working to understand and deal with climate change in new and amazing ways." Kirkus * "From examining how forests handle climate change to the impact of the ocean becoming more acidic, to developing a deeper understanding of the water cycle for soil erosion, and to predicting climate conditions, the scope of the research is vast...Truly eye-opening." Booklist, starred review
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