Burns, Loree Griffin

"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"--Provided by publisher.

"Honeybee rescuer Mr. Nelson relocates a colony of 35,000 bees from Mr. Connery's barn back to a hive"--Provided by publisher.

"RSVP and join the ball--a moth ball--and study backyard moths . . . photographs show how to lure in moths in order to study and appreciate them. Approachable text with direct address to the reader shows the magic of being a citizen scientist right in your own back yard"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the work of a man who tracks trash as it travels great distances by way of ocean currents.

Discusses the strange disappearance of honey bees from hives around the world beginning in 2006, a condition called colony collapse disorder, examines the efforts of scientists to discover the cause of the problem, and includes information about bees, their hives, and their honey.

Text, tips, and photographs explain how to observe and gather data about backyard insects and animals.

Looks at the tree-killing Asian longhorned beetle and how the help of everyday people, their neighborhoods, teams of beetle-sniffing dogs, and efforts from bug scientists to tree doctors are working to eradicate this invasive pest.

On November 14, 1963, a volcano fifteen miles off the shore of Iceland exploded under the sea, resulting in a brand-new island. Scientists immediately recognized Surtsey for what it was: an opportunity to observe the way life takes hold.

Presents information on the invasive Asian longhorned beetle, an insect that is infesting and killing hardwood forests in the United States, and explores the efforts of scientists to put a stop to the beetles' destruction of native trees. Includes color photographs, descriptions of the scientists' approaches to studying the beetle, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.

Explains the science of studying ocean motion through tracking plastic trash that has made it into the sea through cargo spills or storm drains.