{"product_id":"the-snowy-owl-scientist-hardcover","title":"The Snowy Owl Scientist - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMark Wilson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAre the snowy owls in trouble? Venture into the Alaskan arctic and the summer realm of these predator birds to find out. Discover the diverse species necessary to owl survival, how climate change is affecting the landscape of their nesting site of past millennia, and what it takes to do field research in this action-packed addition to the award-winning Scientists in the Field series.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's July on Alaska's North Slope, and scientist Denver Holt is in Utqiagvik surveying nests. Denver has been coming here since 1992, and the snowy owls he studies have been coming here much longer: thousands of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its mix of coastal, low-elevation tundra and a rich presence of lemmings, the North Slope is the only area in Alaska where snowy owls regularly nest. How do snowy owls decide where they will nest? How do they manage to arrive at locations where food will be abundant? What drives the success of these delicate tundra ecosystems? These are the mysteries Denver is trying to solve to help ensure a bright future for these elegant hunters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat does it take to study one of the world's most iconic predators in a rapidly changing world?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReal-World Science: \u003c\/b\u003e Join scientist Denver Holt on his ATV as he navigates the muddy tundra, dodges dive-bombing jaegers, and gathers critical data to protect a beloved species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Lemming Connection: \u003c\/b\u003e Learn why the entire arctic ecosystem depends on the population cycle of a tiny rodent--the brown lemming--and what it means for the owls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStunning Wildlife Photography: \u003c\/b\u003e Get an up-close look at fuzzy owl chicks, hunting parents, and the breathtaking Alaskan landscape through the author's incredible photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEcosystems Under Threat: \u003c\/b\u003e Understand the effects of a warming Arctic, from melting permafrost to changing animal behaviors, in this essential book for young environmentalists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAward-Winning Series: \u003c\/b\u003e A perfect addition to any library, this installment in the acclaimed Scientists in the Field series makes complex ecological concepts exciting and accessible for middle grade readers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9 x 11.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 19, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snowy Owl Scientist\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50334234673389,"sku":"9780358329596","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/PtFBGk0aka9780358329596.webp?v=1785007096","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/products\/the-snowy-owl-scientist-hardcover","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}