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Books in Out of the Lab: Extreme Jobs in Science series

  • Marine Biologists

    Ruth Owen

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, July 15, 2013)
    Ocean lovers and animal fans will enjoy this fact-filled book about the scientists who study life in the worlds oceans. Clear, concise text and vibrant photographs will make this volume appealing to any reader. A great reference to one of the most fascinating careers in science.
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  • Oceanographers

    Parker Holmes

    Paperback (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 15, 2016)
    Oceanographers travel to extreme depths to learn new things about EarthÂ’s oceans. They use science, technology, engineering, and math to study oceans. Readers explore how these common STEM topics are put into practice by oceanographers around the world. Fact boxes and a graphic organizer accompany engaging main text to provide additional information about this exciting career. Vibrant photographs of the extreme ocean environments studied by these scientists will hold the interest of even reluctant readers. Examples of real oceanographers give readers a glimpse into what life is like for those whoÂ’ve chosen such an extreme career.
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  • Paleontologists and Archaeologists

    Ruth Owen

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, July 15, 2013)
    Not all science happens in a lab! Readers will be transported to the dig site as they learn about these cool scientific careers. They will discover dinosaur fossils with paleontologists and use high-tech analysis to unravel ancient mysteries with archaeologists.
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  • Astronomers

    Ruth Owen

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, July 15, 2013)
    Astronomers have been studying the night sky for thousands of years. Today, technology including space telescopes, rovers, and deep-space probes makes astronomy a truly exciting field. Young readers may be inspired to help solve the mysteries of our universe when they grow up.
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  • Marine Biologists

    Ruth Owen

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, July 15, 2013)
    Ocean lovers and animal fans will enjoy this fact-filled book about the scientists who study life in the worlds oceans. Clear, concise text and vibrant photographs will make this volume appealing to any reader. A great reference to one of the most fascinating careers in science.
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  • Zoologists and Ecologists

    Ruth Owen

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, July 15, 2013)
    Follow scientists into the field! Young animal lovers will learn about a science career right up their alley. Emerging ecologists will see how they can harness their inquisitive natures everywhere from the Antarctic ice to the most densely populated city block. Help foster a young person's passion for life science with this book.
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  • Rocket Scientists

    Barbara Linde

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Jan. 15, 2016)
    Rocket scientists are very smart, and theyre also very adventurous. Designing and studying rockets is an exciting career that involves science, technology, engineering, and math. Readers discover how rocket scientists apply these areas of STEM in their everyday work. Informative main text, fun fact boxes, and a detailed graphic organizer guide readers through stories of what rocket scientists do. Colorful photographs of rocket scientists in action accompany the exciting, career-focused text. How do rocket scientists get their rockets to successfully blast off? The answers to this question and many more are waiting for readers!
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  • Climatologists and Meteorologists

    Ruth Owen

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, July 15, 2013)
    Readers will discover how climatologists and meteorologists do a lot more than just study climate and predict weather. A climatologist may chase some of the most dangerous storms, and a meteorologist can be a local or national celebrity. A stimulating introduction to two exciting careers in science.
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  • Oceanographers

    Parker Holmes

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Jan. 15, 2016)
    Oceanographers travel to extreme depths to learn new things about Earths oceans. They use science, technology, engineering, and math to study oceans. Readers explore how these common STEM topics are put into practice by oceanographers around the world. Fact boxes and a graphic organizer accompany engaging main text to provide additional information about this exciting career. Vibrant photographs of the extreme ocean environments studied by these scientists will hold the interest of even reluctant readers. Examples of real oceanographers give readers a glimpse into what life is like for those whove chosen such an extreme career.
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  • Paleontologists and Archaeologists

    Ruth Owen

    Paperback (Powerkids Pr, July 15, 2013)
    Discusses the extreme responsibilities of paleontologists and archaeologists, from digging in the desert to fossil hunting in Alaska.
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  • Zoologists and Ecologists

    Ruth Owen

    Hardcover (PowerKids Press, July 15, 2013)
    Follow scientists into the field! Young animal lovers will learn about a science career right up their alley. Emerging ecologists will see how they can harness their inquisitive natures everywhere from the Antarctic ice to the most densely populated city block. Help foster a young person's passion for life science with this book.
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  • Volcanologists and Seismologists

    Ruth Owen

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, July 15, 2013)
    Predicting volcanic eruptions or earthquakes could save many dollars and lives. Volcanologists study active volcanoes and get down and dirty with ash. They even experiment with red hot lava! Seismologists study earthquakes from fault to devastation. Show young readers that earth science can thrill and astound.
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