One long line : marching caterpillars and the scientists who followed them /
"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 o...
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| Language: | English |
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Somerville, Massachusetts :
MIT Kids Press,
2024.
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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| Summary: | "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."-- |
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| Physical Description: | 56 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Audience: | Ages 7-10 |
| Awards: | Booklist Editor's Choice/Books for Youth, 2024 |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 54-56). |
| ISBN: | 9781536228687 1536228680 |