research

"Follow along as a researcher observes and makes journal entries about their field trip through the Everglades ecosystem in Florida. ... photographs highlight the animals and plants that inhabit this unique wetland area. Simple graphs show how much the Everglades have changed, and the final report describes efforts being made to preserve it"--Provided by publisher.

"Follow along as a researcher observes and makes journal entries about their field trip across the Great Barrier Reef ecosystem. ... photographs highlight the animals, plants, and people that inhabit this diverse reef in Australia. Simple graphs show how much the reef has changed, and the final report describes efforts being made to preserve it"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of essays that argue that collaboration between Wikipedia and libraries, cultural heritage institutions, and other communities of knowledge should be encouraged.

Explains how body farms are used to help forensic anthropologists and scientists better understand how the human body decomposes in various conditions. Includes photographs of bodies in different stages of decomposition.

Hoping to get her life back on track, seventeen-year-old Abby plans to find out what happened when her mother, a co-host of a ghost hunting reality show, who disappeared five years ago in a "haunted" cave in Arizona.

"Follow along as a researcher observes and makes journal entries about their field trip through the Amazon rain forest ecosystem. ... photographs highlight the animals, plants, and people that inhabit the world's largest tropical rain forest stretching across eight countries in South America. Simple graphs show how much the rain forest has changed, and the final report describes efforts being made to preserve it"--Provided by publisher.

" . . . sets the record straight about one of history's most hated and misunderstood mammals, while featuring the groundbreaking, pioneering research of a female scientist in a predominately male field . . . As a scientist studying one of the only mammalian societies led entirely by females, zoologist Kay Holecamp has made it her life's work to understand hyenas, the fascinating, complex creatures that are playful, social, and highly intelligent--almost nothing like the mangy monsters of pop culture lore"--.

"In this book, readers journey deep into the rainforest with many kinds of scientists and learn about what they study, their methods, and recent discoveries. Full-color photographs show researchers and their tools and technology up close, from sun-protective gear to infrared cameras"--Amazon.com.

Wildlife conservationist Chris Morgan shares his experiences traveling across Alaska on a search for bears while filming "Bears of the Last Frontier" miniseries; offers commentary on the hardships and challenges of filming a nature documentary; and includes full-color photographs.

Presents the life and accomplishments of the primatologist whose research on chimpanzees changed many beliefs about animals.