Beetle Battles: One Scientist's Journey of Adventure and Discovery
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Join scientist Doug Emlen on his quest to find out why an elusive type of beetle grows weapons that are enormous for its body size.
What does it take to be a scientist in the field?Doug Emlen is a scientist. He studies beetles. Specifically, he studies the evolution of beetle weapons--how their horns and armor change to better suit them in different environments. This book starts with a mystery: Doug wanted to know why a particular type of beetle developed a massive evolutionary weapon. He wanted to know how these changes happened and what advantages these enormous weapons gave the tiny dung beetles. So, he went to visit. Part travel diary and part scientific exploration, Beetle Battles takes you deep into the South American rainforest to monitor beetles in their own habitat. Packed with color photographs, extensive back matter, and entertaining anecdotes, this book will make beetle fans out of all its young readers.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1250147115
ISBN13:9781250147110
Release Date:December 2019
Publisher:Roaring Brook Press
Length:176 Pages
Weight:1.25 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.2" x 9.1"
Age Range:8 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 3 to 7
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