Adventures in Community Science: Notes from the Field and a How-To Guide for Saving Species and Protecting Biodiversity - Hardcover

Smith, Ron

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0764365754 ISBN 13: 9780764365751

Publisher: Schiffer Kids, 2023

Synopsis

Adventures in Community Science is one part nature journal and one part call to action!<br /> <br /> From the estuaries of the east coast, to the urban rivers of our cities, to the backyards throughout North America, Adventures in Community Science shares the surveys and studies of young community scientists who are dedicated to exploring nature, collecting data, and helping to protect the natural world.<br /> <br /> With field notes, pack lists, and natural history on a diversity of species, readers follow along with this group of kids as they explore wetlands, meadows, woodlands, and beaches documenting their adventures.<br /> <br /> These studies will inspire readers ages 8-12 to engage with the natural world through hands-on project-based exploration. Readers will learn how to collect meaningful data while helping to protect species and ecosystems in their own backyards.<br /> <br /> Projects include: <br /> - Horseshoe Crab Rescue <br /> - Night Lights (Firefly Activity) <br /> - Finding Frogs <br /> - Mystery Mussel <br /> - Lanternflies Have Landed <br /> - The Great Shorebird Migration <br /> - S.O.S. Save Our Spiders<br /> <br /> Science education has become increasingly important in our world and this how-to project-based learning approach will have readers examining the natural world around them.

About this title

About the Author

Ron Smith is a science educator, naturalist, and community science project leader from Merchantville, New Jersey. With over 25 years of project-, place-, and problem-based learning experience, Ron leads community science adventures for children and adults alike. Collaborating with various conservation organizations and scientists from universities and state agencies, Ron has initiated community science projects ranging from horseshoe crab rescues to frog surveys.<br /><br />Lily Smith is an artist studying at Temple University's Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia. As an art therapy major, Lily has engaged in various disciplines from painting to photography. She has applied her creative talents to conservation projects with emphasis on migratory birds, climate change, and ecosystem services and has assisted with art education projects for National Audubon's Family Camp in Maine and various community science youth projects.

Edition details

• Publisher: Schiffer Kids
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764365754
• ISBN 13: 9780764365751
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Smith Lily
• Number of pages: 96