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One Long Line : Marching Caterpillars and the Scientists Who Followed Them

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A fresh and fascinating look at caterpillars gives new meaning to the words "line leader"--and ushers kids into the process of scientific discovery--in this first book in the Discovery Chronicles by a biologist and award-winning children's author.

This is a story about remarkable creatures, inquisitive people, and fascinating conversations. The creatures? Pine processionary caterpillars with mysterious group habits. The people? Jean Henri Fabre and, many years later, Terrence Fitzgerald--scientists with big questions about the behavior of these caterpillars. And the conversations? The conversations span lifetimes, as one researcher continues a dialogue started by the other. In this playful, candid, and accessible book for young readers, biologist Loree Griffin Burns captures the unique leader-follower behavior of pine processionary caterpillars through a glimpse into the "ask, test, repeat" nature of the scientific process--and shows how that process creates one long line of questioning and learning. Back matter includes more details about the two scientists as well as a glossary, bibliography, source notes, and suggestions for further reading.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781536228687
  • ISBN-10: 1536228680
  • Publisher: Mit Kids Press
  • Publish Date: May 2024
  • Dimensions: 8.67 x 6.34 x 0.51 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.64 pounds
  • Page Count: 64
  • Reading Level: Ages 7-10

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