Call of the Osprey - Couverture souple

Patent, Dorothy Hinshaw

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0358105471 ISBN 13 : 9780358105473

Editeur : HMH Books for Young Readers, 2020

Synopsis

A stunning exploration of the mercury pollution in Montana that causes harm to humans and ospreys alike. Engrossing narrative nonfiction with fun webcam photos makes for an engaging addition to the award-winning Scientists in the Field series. 

This meticulously researched and photographed account follows three University of Montana scientists and their interdisciplinary work with ospreys: fish-catching birds with gigantic nests and a family that functions with teamwork and cooperation. In Missoula, Montana, the scientists have been following ospreys for six years, collecting data on the amount of contaminants, including mercury, found on their feathers and in their blood. The water in western Montana still suffers effects from mining activities performed more than a hundred years ago, and this pollution is still dangerous. Because the osprey hunts in a very small area, scientists can pinpoint where mercury is coming from and work to keep the ospreys, and the people, safer.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent holds a Ph.D. in zoology from the University of California, Berkeley. She lives with her husband in Missoula, Montana. www.dorothyhinshawpatent.com.

The children's book photo-illustrator William Muñoz graduated from the University of Montana with a degree in history. He has provided photographs for more than eighty books. He lives in Montana with his family.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: HMH Books for Young Readers
• Date d'édition: 2020
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0358105471
• ISBN 13: 9780358105473
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: Muñoz William
• Nombre de pages: 80
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