Life on Surtsey, Iceland's Upsart Island
School year: Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 80
Published: 2017
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"Life on Surtsey: Iceland's Upsart Island" by Loree Griffin Burns explores the fascinating emergence of Surtsey, an island born from volcanic eruptions off the coast of Iceland in 1963. The book chronicles the process of ecological succession as life gradually colonizes the barren landscape. Through vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling, Burns highlights the scientists studying the island's development, documenting how various organisms, from plants to birds, adapt and thrive in this unique environment. The narrative invites readers to witness the intricate relationships within this young ecosystem and reflects on the broader themes of resilience and the interconnectedness of life. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Scientists in the Field .
This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 9-13 years.
There are 80 pages in this book. This book was published in 2017 by Houghton Mifflin .
Loree Griffin Burns , PhD, did her doctoral studies at the University of Massachusetts Medical School and lives in Massachusetts with her husband and three children. Ellen Harasimowicz 's photography has appeared in the Washington Post, Scientific American, Down East, In Touch Weekly, and Audubon Adventures . She lives in central Massachusetts.
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