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Nordic language linguistics expert Valerie Chesterfield is still reeling from the death of her climate scientist brother Andy, when she accepts a call from Andy's research partner Wyatt to assist him with an improbable case. Wyatt's found a girl trapped in ice, who thaws out alive and appears to be from an ancient culture. As Valerie tries to communicate with the girl, she makes an unexplained connection with her and must uncover the truth of Wyatt's research to help her.

"Antarctica-vast, cold, and mysterious. This frozen continent is full of incredible stories. Here you can discover incredible wildlife, awe-inspiring landscapes, and adventurous scientists and explorers. Join author Karen Romano Young on a trip across Antarctica, hanging out with people and animals and learning about how this special place is changing, and what it means for our planet. Hang out with some of the coolest creatures on earth above and below the ice as you meet emperor penguins, killer whales, and elephant seals. Suit up for the cold and explore some of the harshest landscapes on earth, following in the footsteps of brave explorers. And learn about how scientists survive here today and what they do all day-from studying climate change to investigating ice cores almost a million years old to learn about the history-and future-of our planet"--Provided by publisher.

"Explore the scientific research underway at the Gates of the Arctic National Park. With no roads, businesses, trails, or campgrounds, this park offers scientists the opportunity to fly, hike, and raft to remote locations to study the animals and ancient lands"--Provided by publisher.

"Explores the scientific research underway in Rocky Mountain National Park. The high peaks, green meadows, and clear lakes of this park offers researchers and scientists the opportunity to study mountain ecosystems. This book covers a variety of topics from climate change to archaeology and more"--Provided by publisher.

"Explore the Dry Tortugas National Park and learn about the research underway there. From monitoring sea turtles to studying coral reefs, scientists in this national park are making . . . discoveries and doing their part to protect its ecosystem"--Provided by publisher.

"Follow along as a fictional researcher observes and makes journal entries about their field trip through Chile's Atacama desert ecosystem. . . Photographs highlight the animals, plants, and people that inhabit the stony desert. Simple graphs show facts about the desert, 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 through the Sonoran Desert ecosystem. ... photographs highlight the animals, plants, and people that inhabit this hot desert that straddles the United States and Mexico. Simple graphs show how much the desert has changed, and the final report describes efforts being made to preserve it"--Provided by publisher.

"Follow along as a fictional researcher observes and makes journal entries about their field trip through the Serengeti ecosystem in Africa. Photographs highlight the animals, plants, and people that inhabit this diverse habitat where the world's largest land mammal migration takes place. Simple graphs show facts about the land, and the final report describes efforts being made to preserve the area"--Provided by publisher.

"Follow along as a researcher observes and makes journal entries about their field trip through the Rocky Mountains ecosystem. ... photographs highlight the animals, plants, and people that inhabit the mountains that stretch down along the west coasts of Canada and the United States. Simple graphs show how much the mountain range has changed, and the final report describes efforts being made to preserve it"--Provided by publisher.

"Takes a look at the research and responsibilities of scientists working in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. This book explores the topography and natural resources of the parks, the specific projects that have been undertaken there, and why these projects are significant"--Provided by publisher.