Books with title The scientist,

The critically acclaimed Scientist in the Field book about how one boy’s interest in backyard science inspired a career in scientific discovery.When Tyrone Hayes was growing up in South Carolina, he didn’t worry about pesticides. He just liked to collect frogs. Tyrone’s interest in science led him to Harvard University, and though he struggled at first, he found his calling in the research lab of an amphibian scientist.Meanwhile, scientists discovered that all around the globe, frogs were dying. The decline has many causes, including habitat loss and disease. Tyrone discovered that the most commonly used pesticide in the United States, atrazine, may also play a role. Tyrone tested atrazine on frogs in his lab at Berkeley. He found that the chemical caused some of the male frogs to develop into bizarre half-male, half-female frogs. What was going on? That’s what Tyrone wants to find out.

Dr. Robert Mason has been studying a mysterious phenomenon for over fifteen years: the reemergence of tens of thousands of red-sided garter snakes — the world’s largest concentration of snakes — after a winter spent in a state of suspended animation in subterranean caverns.This gathering each spring in the forests of Manitoba, Canada, is one of the most extraordinary events of the natural world and is the subject of study for Dr. Mason, a.k.a. the Snake Scientist.

This myth-busting new addition to the critically acclaimed Scientists in the Field series by Sibert medal winning team Sy Montgomery and Nic Bishop is perfect for nonfiction readers looking for more female scientist narratives, or a fresh perspective on an underrepresented animal—Hyenas! Timely and inspiring, The Hyena Scientist 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 in this offering by Sibert-winning duo Sy Montgomery and Nic Bishop. 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.

A 2005 Sibert Honor Book Yellow blood, silk of steel, skeletons on the outside! These amazing attributes don’t belong to comic book characters or alien life forms, but to Earth’s biggest and hairiest spiders: tarantulas. Here you are invited to follow Sam Marshall, spider scientist extraordinaire (he’s never been bitten), as he explores the dense rainforest of French Guiana, knocking on the doors of tarantula burrows, trying to get a closer look at these incredible creatures. You’ll also visit the largest comparative spider laboratory in America—where close to five hundred live tarantulas sit in towers of stacked shoeboxes and plastic containers, waiting for their turn to dazzle and astound the scientists who study them.

- 2012 Robert F.Sibert Informational Honor Book- 2012 Boston Globe-Horn Book Nonfiction Honor Book- ALA Notable Children's Book - NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science TradeBook - 2012In the sprawling African scrubdesert of Etosha National Park, they call her "the mother of allelephants." Camouflaged and peering through binoculars, CaitlinO'Connell--the American scientist who traveled to Namibia to study Africanelephants in their natural habitat--could not believe what she was seeing. Asthe mighty matriarch scanned the horizon, the other elephants followed suit,stopping midstride and standing as still as statues. The observation would beone of many to guide O'Connell to a groundbreaking discovery.

Today the fruits of science are evident everywhere, but the man responsible for them has remained, in large part, an enigma. Both by tradition and by preference, the scientist tends to be self-effacing. Yet never in history has there been a more urgent need to understand who he is and how he works. This book scrutinizes the scientist as a human being and as a modern legend, as a thinker and a doer, and as a powerful new force in 20th century life.

After the numbers got tossed off the clock in the first book in this series, The Exasperated Clock, Six decided he wanted to be a scientist and study how insects moved with 6 legs but his investigation didn't stop there. In his lab he studied 6 kinds of insects observing their reactions to climate change. His bees were his favorites but they started stinging him and he didn’t like that one little bit. So he called his old clock pal, Three. She became his apprentice scientist and loved asking questions and making observations. However, they became exhausted and needed a vacation. Antarctica seemed like the perfect place to go. There they learned many things about penguins and global warming in Antarctica. Interspersed in these adventures are math problems, a hexagon game and amusing conversations. Six thinks he’s extremely smart and Three feels intimated but only for a while. Her self esteem grows along with her knowledge of what a scientist does. This book will challenge students thinking while amusing them with another view of seeing - Numbers as Friends. Appropriate for Grades 3-6.

In this addition to the critically-acclaimed Scientist in the Field series, scientist Robin Tanamachi and her team are trying to save countless lives across America’s heartland, chasing one tornado at a time. Robin Tanamachi has been captivated by tornadoes and extreme weather her entire life. When she realized people researched weather for a job, she was hooked. She now studies tornadogenesis, or how tornadoes form, and what causes them to get weaker versus strengthen. For her, driving around in a Doppler radar truck aiming towards storms is a normal day in the office. The data she collects is then modeled and studied on computers—with math, physics, and computer science working hand in hand with meteorology. At the end of the day, knowing exactly how, when, and where these violent storms happen can give more warning time for everyone involved.

Follow the scientists working in the Pacific Northwest to learn about the orca whale population there, as they race to save these remarkable mammals from extinction. Perfect for fans of The Great White Shark Scientist and readers looking for excellent nonfiction on this high-interest animal. Orcas have a reputation for being bloodthirsty, but that myth is being debunked as scientists learn more about these "killer" animals. Readers follow scientists in the Pacific Northwest who study the nuanced communication patterns, family structure, and socialization of orca whales, from marine biologists to specialists in the study of sound. With stunning photography and attention to field-based detail, The Orca Scientists paints a vivid picture of the individuals who have made it their life's work to better understand orcas, as well as the whales they are helping to avoid extinction.

He’s searching for the Loch Ness Monster ... but finds something far more dangerous!Scottish marine biologist Conall McKenna has been intrigued by the Loch Ness monster his entire life — and now is on an expedition with two esteemed scientists to find her. In Moonchuckle Bay. What he finds instead is a beautiful mermaid, Nixie Starfish, who has been tasked with capturing him for her father. Instead he captures her heart.Enjoy your stay in Moonchuckle Bay — Where supernaturals come out to play!Read all the novels by USA Today bestselling author, Heather Horrocks!MOONCHUCKLE BAY Paranormal Romance Series:0.5 Jingle Belle (free at www.heatherhorrocks.com) 1. The Artist Cries Wolf (free) 2. The Bridesmaid Earns Her Wings 3. The Director Gets a Grip 3.5 The Scientist Takes the Bait (anthology Spell or High Water)4. The Prince Has a Bad Heir Day 5. The Fireman Finds His Flame 6. Elvis Gets His Groove Back 7. The Hacker Pushes Her Luck 7.5 The Librarian from the Black Lagoon 8. The Contestant Flies Off the Handle 9. The Dog Designer Ruffles Some Feathers 10. Cupid Misses the Mark 10.5 The Fruitcake That Saves Christmas (anthology Spells and Jinglebells) 11. The Composer Changes Her TuneHUNGRY CAT CAFÉ ~ HEXBURG SISTERS Cozy Paranormal Mystery Series:0.5 The Hungry Cat Café (anthology Hexes and Ohs)CHRISTMAS STREET Romantic Comedies:1. Bah, Humbug! (free) 2. Kissing Santa 3. The Naughty List 4. Deck the MallsCHICK FLICK CLIQUE Romantic Comedies:0.5 Love at First Fight 1. Pride and Precipitation (free)1.5 A Hound Dog Named Elvis 2. Regally Blonde 2.5 A Pink Dog Named Fluffy 3. My Spare Lady 3.5 A Bulldog Named Desire 4. Fifty Shades of Greystoke 5. While You Were Stranded 6. Davidson and Goliath 7. Romancing the CloneWHO-DUN-HIM INN Cozy Mysteries:1. Snowed Inn 2. Inn the Doghouse 3. Inn the Family WayBAD MOTHERS CLUB Cozy Mystery Series:1. Murder is Misunderstood #1INSPIRATIONAL:1. Women Who Knew the Mortal Messiah 2. Men Who Knew the Mortal Messiah 3. Women and Men Who Knew the Mortal MessiahCHILDREN’S BOOKS — I AM ABLE FABLES:1. Suzie Q-That-Stands-For-WonderfulHISTORICAL WESTERNS:1. Violet: Bride of North Dakota (American Mail-Order Brides series #39)2. Colorado Dreams (Rocky Mountain Romances series #7)EARLIER STAND-ALONE ROMANCES:1. How to Stuff a Wild Zucchini 2. Old Maid of Honor 3. Baby MineROMANTIC SUSPENSE WRITTEN AS McKENNA BOND:1. Old Money 2. No Sudden Moves

- 2012 Robert F. Sibert Informational Honor Book- 2012 Boston Globe-Horn Book Nonfiction Honor Book- ALA Notable Children's Book - NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book - 2012In the sprawling African scrub desert of Etosha National Park, they call her "the mother of all elephants." Camouflaged and peering through binoculars, Caitlin O'Connell--the American scientist who traveled to Namibia to study African elephants in their natural habitat--could not believe what she was seeing. As the mighty matriarch scanned the horizon, the other elephants followed suit, stopping midstride and standing as still as statues. The observation would be one of many to guide O'Connell to a groundbreaking discovery!

Follow the scientists working in the Pacific Northwest as they race to save these remarkable whales from extinction. Includes amazing photos. Orcas have a reputation for being bloodthirsty, but that myth is being debunked as scientists learn more about these “killer” animals. In this book, readers of all ages can follow scientists in the Pacific Northwest who study the nuanced communication patterns, family structure, and socialization of orca whales, from marine biologists to specialists in the study of sound. With stunning photography and attention to field-based detail, The Orca Scientists paints a vivid picture of the individuals who have made it their life's work to better understand orcas, as well as the whales they are helping to save. “Fans of these popular marine mammals will be intrigued.”—Kirkus Reviews