Tracking Trash: Flotsam, Jetsam, and the Science of Ocean Motion (Scientists in the Field Series) (Scientists in the Field)

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Synopsis
The author of The Hive Detectives presents &“a unique and often fascinating book on ocean currents, drifting trash, and the scientists who study them&” (Booklist).Aided by an army of beachcombers, oceanographer Dr. Curtis Ebbesmeyer tracks trash in the name of science. From sneakers to hockey gloves, Curt monitors the watery fate of human-made cargo that has spilled into the ocean. The information he collects is much more than casual news; it is important scientific data. And with careful analysis, Curt, along with a community of scientists, friends, and beachcombers alike, is using his data to understand and protect our ocean.In engaging text and unforgettable images, readers meet the woman who started it all (Curt&’s mother!), the computer program that makes sense of his data (nicknamed OSCURS), and several scientists, both on land and on the sea, who are using Curt&’s discoveries to preserve delicate marine habitats and protect the creatures who live in them.A Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor Book for Nonfiction&“Even kids not remotely interested in science might find this work captivating.&”—Newsday &“Loaded . . . with information, insight, and intellectual twists.&”—Natural History Magazine&“The well-written narration will keep readers engaged, and it&’s excellent for reports. The science is clearly explained, and the vivid and lively photographs and well-labeled charts and diagrams help to create interest and build understanding. This title will get readers thinking and possibly acting on these problems.&”—School Library Journal (starred review) &“Scientific information builds from chapter to chapter, creating a natural detective story.&”—Horn Book
Copyright:
2007

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
76 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780547488936
Related ISBNs:
9780547328607
Publisher:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Children's Books, Nonfiction, Animals, Outdoors and Nature, Earth Sciences
Grade Levels:
Kindergarten, First grade, Second grade, Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Pre-Kindergarten
Reading Age:
0–11
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Bookshare Staff
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This is a copyrighted book.

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