Invasive Species Science: Tracking and Controlling
Set of 8 titles
Invasive species have taken over habitats around the world, disrupting ecosystems and changing the landscape of environments. This series highlights the innovative technology scientists use to track and control invasive populations. Books explore species that have been both imported to and exported from North America. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions. Books include table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.
Interest Level | Grade 2 - Grade 5 |
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Reading Level | Grade 3 |
Dewey | 594/.38099-599.76/6270941 |
Lexile | 570L-710L |
ATOS Reading Level | 3.5-4.0 |
Guided Reading Level | Q-S |
Language | English |
Publisher | Cherry Lake Publishing |
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Available Formats | Reinforced book (9781534192805), Paperback (9781534192980), PDF (9781534193185), ePub (9781534195127), Hosted ebook (9781534193383), Kindle (9781534193581) |
Copyright | 2022 |
Number of Pages | 24 |
Dimensions | 8.25 x 8.25 |
Graphics | Full-color photographs |
School Library Journal - Invasive Species Science: Tracking and Controlling
“The impacts of invasive species and the techniques scientists use to control them are covered in this up-to-date series. Opening scenes describe the animals or scientists in action, though most of the descriptions are not especially engaging. A look at how threats from each species grew is followed by examples of conservation strategies from scientists. Some are fascinating, such as the “tiny radio tracker” that helps to locate the nests of murder hornets (Murder Hornets Invade Honeybee Colonies). More general preventive efforts such as alerting the public and inter-agency collaboration are also noted. Background information is not always thorough; readers learn that American bullfrogs are “not a problem” in their native home, for example, but not where that native home is located (American Bullfrogs Invade Swamps and Ponds). Most of the full-page photos are rather static, with little interaction between animals or the scientists, resulting in limited visual impact. VERDICT Imperfect, but worth considering for its current coverage of some unusual animals.”
Invasive Species Science Activity Guide
Activities from the Invasive Species Science: Tracking and Controlling series. View →
Author: Susan H. Gray
Susan H. Gray has a master‘s degree in zoology. She has written more than 70 science and reference books for children and especially loves writing about animals. Gray also likes to garden and play the piano. She lives in Cabot, Arkansas, with her husband, Michael, and many pets.
Author/Illustrator biography |
Glossary of key words |
Index |
Informative sidebars |
Table of contents |
Full-color photographs |