America's national parks have been called the country's "best idea," and some of the best scientific ideas are happening inside these protected spaces. There are geysers and grizzlies in Yellowstone, Gila monsters and saguaro cacti in southern Arizona, and the world's only known population of red-cheeked salamanders in the Great Smoky Mountains. And in some parks you can roll up your sleeves and actively participate as a citizen scientist. There is much to see, do and learn, right here in America's own backyard! AGES: 10 to 12 AUTHOR: Mary Kay Carson and Tom Uhlman are married and live with their dog Ruby in a century-old house surrounded by deer, hawks, woodchucks, songbirds, and other creatures in Cincinnati, Ohio.

 

 

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 10-12 years.

There are 80 pages in this book. This book was published in 2017 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company .

Mary Kay Carson is the author of dozens of books for kids and teachers about space, weather, nature, and other science and social studies topics. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.