The Snowy Owl Scientist
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Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Altersempfehlung
ab 10 Jahr(e)
Erscheinungsdatum
19.04.2022
Verlag
Houghton Mifflin CompanySeitenzahl
96
Maße (L/B/H)
28,4/23,5/1,4 cm
Gewicht
696 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-0-358-32959-6
Are the snowy owls in trouble? Venture into the Alaskan arctic and the summer realm of these predator birds to find out. Discover the diverse species necessary to owl survival, how climate change is affecting the landscape of their nesting site of past millennia, and what it takes to do field research in this action-packed addition to the award-winning Scientists in the Field series.
It's July on Alaska's North Slope, and scientist Denver Holt is in Utqiagvik surveying nests. Denver has been coming here since 1992, and the snowy owls he studies have been coming here much longer: thousands of years.
With its mix of coastal, low-elevation tundra and a rich presence of lemmings, the North Slope is the only area in Alaska where snowy owls regularly nest. How do snowy owls decide where they will nest? How do they manage to arrive at locations where food will be abundant? What drives the success of these delicate tundra ecosystems? These are the mysteries Denver is trying to solve to help ensure a bright future for these elegant hunters.
What does it take to study one of the world’s most iconic predators in a rapidly changing world?
- Real-World Science: Join scientist Denver Holt on his ATV as he navigates the muddy tundra, dodges dive-bombing jaegers, and gathers critical data to protect a beloved species.
- The Lemming Connection: Learn why the entire arctic ecosystem depends on the population cycle of a tiny rodent—the brown lemming—and what it means for the owls.
- Stunning Wildlife Photography: Get an up-close look at fuzzy owl chicks, hunting parents, and the breathtaking Alaskan landscape through the author’s incredible photographs.
- Ecosystems Under Threat: Understand the effects of a warming Arctic, from melting permafrost to changing animal behaviors, in this essential book for young environmentalists.
- Award-Winning Series: A perfect addition to any library, this installment in the acclaimed Scientists in the Field series makes complex ecological concepts exciting and accessible for middle grade readers.
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