Inside Biosphere 2

Inside Biosphere 2

Earth Science Under Glass

Mary Kay Carson

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Description

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.

Genres

Experiments & ProjectsScience & NatureJuvenile NonfictionAll Other NonfictionEnvironmental Conservation & ProtectionWeatherEarth SciencesCareersInventionsTechnology

Pages80

Released2015

LanguageEnglish

PublisherHarperCollins

ISBN9780544761292

SellerHarperCollins

About the author(s)

Mary Kay Carson lives with her husband, Tom Uhlman, and their dog, Ruby, in a century-old house surrounded by deer, hawks, woodchucks, songbirds, and other creatures in Cincinnati, Ohio. Check out their other Scientists in the Field books, including The Tornado Scientist, Park Scientists, Emi and the Rhino Scientist, The Bat Scientists, Inside Biosphere 2, and Mission to Pluto.

Reviews

* "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 —