Inside Biosphere 2: Earth Science Under Glass

by Mary Kay Carson, Tom Uhlman

Inside Biosphere 2: Earth Science Under Glass is an incredible look inside a giant, three-acre laboratory greenhouse in the vast Arizona desert that is home to an artificial ocean, rainforest, marshland, and rock structures, where scientists do large-scale studies and experiments to better understand our Biosphere 1 (Earth)! The latest addition to the ever-popular Scientists in the Field series.

  • Format: eBook
  • ISBN-13/ EAN: 9780544761292
  • ISBN-10: 0544761294
  • Pages: 80
  • Publication Date: 10/13/2015
  • Carton Quantity: 1
About the Book
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  • About the Book
    In the Arizona desert, scientists conduct studies and experiments aimed to help us better understand our environment and what sort of things are happening to it due to climate change. The location is Biosphere 2, an immense structure that contains a replica ocean, savannah, and rainforest, among other Earth biomes. It’s a unique take on the Scientists in the Field mission statement — in this case, the lab is a replica that allows the scientists to conduct large-scale experiments that would otherwise be impossible.
  • About the Author

    Mary Kay Carson

    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. Check out Mary Kay's other Scientist in the Field books including Park Scientists, Emi and the Rhino Scientist, The Bat Scientist, Inside Biosphere 2, and Mission to Pluto.

    Tom Uhlman

    Tom Uhlman has been a freelance photographer for more than 25 years. He photographs lots of news and sporting events, but enjoys shooting pictures of wildlife and the natural world most of all. Visiting Tom's photographs can also be seen in the Scientists in the Field books Park Scientists, Emi and the Rhino Scientist, Inside Biosphere 2, Mission to Pluto, and The Bat Scientists

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    * "This enlightening title adeptly connects Biosphere 2’s past with its present and future. Stunning photographs, clear and colorful graphics, and illuminating insets enhance the appeal...Highly recommended for all middle school science collections." 

    —School Library Journal, starred review 

     

    "An encouraging example of earth scientists working to understand and deal with climate change in new and amazing ways." 

    —Kirkus 

     

    * "From examining how forests handle climate change to the impact of the ocean becoming more acidic, to developing a deeper understanding of the water cycle for soil erosion, and to predicting climate conditions, the scope of the research is vast...Truly eye-opening." 

    —Booklist, starred review

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