Citizen Scientists: Be a Part of Scientific Discovery from Your Own Backyard

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CITIZEN SCIENTISTS: BE A PART OF SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY FROM YOUR OWN BACKYARD by Loree Griffin Burns is an important book because it shows how everyday people can play an important role in science. With a growing emphasis on STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) in schools, this book serves as an excellent bridge between theory and practice showing how individuals can have an impact on science.Use this book to kickstart participation in the many national and international projects discussed in the book including bird counts and other nature observations.

Although we didn't read this book, our grandson did and enjoyed it immensely. The book's focus is on what every perceptive child might witness in a walk around the yard. For example, last week I saw a new "rock" in my lawn, but closer examination revealed that the rock was a large female turtle laying eggs. What an adventure had my grandson been with me.

Bought this for younger kids in the family, but read it first and was amazed at all that nature can provide us if we just look closely in our own surroundings. It opened my eyes to science around me.

This book is part of a reading g program in Indiana called the "young hoosier book awards". Kids must read at leaset 5 of them and they get to vote for their favorite book.

Wonderful resource.

Not a fan of this book, just about data collection.

I have read this book cover to cover and studied the captivating photos. This is a must on your cocktail table and on the family bookshelves. Cudos to Loree and Ellen!