Life on Surtsey: Iceland's Upstart Island (Scientists in the Field Series)

By: Loree Griffin Burns

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Synopsis: On November 14, 1963, a volcano fifteen miles off the shore of Iceland exploded under the sea, resulting in a brand-new island. Scientists immediately recognized Surtsey for what it was: an opportunity to observe the way life takes hold. Loree Griffin Burns follows entomologist Erling Ólafsson on a five-day trip to Surtsey, where since 1970 he has studied the arrival and survival of insects and other species. Readers see how demanding conditions on Surtsey can be, what it’s like to eat and work while making the smallest impact possible, and the passion driving these remarkable scientists in one of the world’s most unique fields ever!

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 80 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781328828835
Related ISBNs:: 9780544687233
Publisher:: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Date of Addition:: 08/18/21
Copyrighted By:: Loree Griffin Burns
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Children's Books, Nonfiction, Animals, Outdoors and Nature, Earth Sciences
Grade Levels:: Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Seventh grade
Reading Age:: 10–12
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.