At the Poles
| AUTHOR | Spilsbury, Richard; Spilsbury, Louise A. |
| PUBLISHER | Gareth Stevens Publishing (12/30/2016) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Library Binding) |
Description
No one lives on Antarctica other than scientists who study it and those who support their work. Many live at the McMurdo Research Station, but others may do their work in mobile stations, battling the cold, dry environment while trying to make fantastic science discoveries. Readers are introduced to some of the most extreme and fascinating STEM careers there are. From climate study to research on polar plants and animals, the research done at Earth's poles is incredible to read about. Full-color photographs show scientists at work as well as the modern technology they use to get their job done.
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Product Format
Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781482459708
ISBN-10:
1482459701
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Library Binding)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
48
Carton Quantity:
0
Product Dimensions:
7.40 x 0.30 x 9.40 inches
Weight:
0.55 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Ikids,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Polar Regions
Grade Level:
4th Grade
- 6th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
7.1
Point Value:
1
Interest Level:
Middle Grade
Guided Reading Level:
Grade 5
Dewey Decimal:
577.500
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No one lives on Antarctica other than scientists who study it and those who support their work. Many live at the McMurdo Research Station, but others may do their work in mobile stations, battling the cold, dry environment while trying to make fantastic science discoveries. Readers are introduced to some of the most extreme and fascinating STEM careers there are. From climate study to research on polar plants and animals, the research done at Earth's poles is incredible to read about. Full-color photographs show scientists at work as well as the modern technology they use to get their job done.
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Author:
Spilsbury, Richard
Richard Spilsbury is an experienced author of nonfiction books for young people. He has written about a wide range of topics including science, nature, and history.
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