Scientists in the field

"The August 2017 solar eclipse is the chance of a lifetime for astronomer Shadia Habbal--years of planning come down to one moment of totality. Will everything go off as planned?"--Provided by the Publisher.

Explores earth movement and plate tectonics, and the possibility of earthquakes at the Cascadia Subduction Zone, an area between British Columbia and northern California.

"The story of California condors and the scientists who have fought against their extinction"--OCLC.

Through accessible text and vibrant photographs, follows the the life-saving work of an international volcano crisis team, and documents the sleeping giants they study.

Describes the research that Samuel Marshall and his students are doing on tarantulas, including the largest spider on earth, the Goliath bird eating tarantula.

Describes the work of a man who tracks trash as it travels great distances by way of ocean currents.

An illustrated discussion of space phenomena, such as supernovas, black holes, and dark energy, which scientists, including Dr. Alex Fillippenka and his High-Z Supernova Search Team, believe are pushing the universe apart at an accelerated rate. Includes glossary.

Follows marine biologist Pete Klimley as he studies hammerhead sharks in their natural habitats. Includes information regarding different types of hammerheads, equipment used by the marine biologist, and ways to help protect sharks from becoming extinct.

"In this addition to the critically acclaimed Scientist in the Field series, Dorothy Patent follows the scientists trying to put a stop to a gruesome disease before it's too late. Tasmanian devils are dying at an alarming rate from a type of tumor that appears to be contagious. What scientists are learning while researching the Tasmanian devil has potential to affect all animals, and even humans, as they learn more about how to prevent and hopefully eradicate certain genetic diseases"--Provided by the publisher.

Discusses the strange disappearance of honey bees from hives around the world beginning in 2006, a condition called colony collapse disorder, examines the efforts of scientists to discover the cause of the problem, and includes information about bees, their hives, and their honey.