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Open forest ecosystems, like those of longleaf pine or loblolly pine, are managed with regular fires to support native plants…
Open forest ecosystems, like those of longleaf pine or loblolly pine, are managed with regular fires to support native plants and biodiversity. The scientists in this study were interested in...

The second monograph in Natural Inquirer’s Pollinators series, this monograph explores the connection between fire and native insect pollinators. In…
The second monograph in Natural Inquirer’s Pollinators series, this monograph explores the connection between fire and native insect pollinators. In the welcome essay, students will learn about the variety of...

Investi-gator is a sister publication to Natural Inquirer, serving students in grades 4 or higher. In this Investi-gator edition, you…
Investi-gator is a sister publication to Natural Inquirer, serving students in grades 4 or higher. In this Investi-gator edition, you will learn many interesting facts about the Southwestern United States....

Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) once could be found from southeastern Virginia to eastern Texas. Longleaf pines are not usually killed…
Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) once could be found from southeastern Virginia to eastern Texas. Longleaf pines are not usually killed by fire. Because these pines need open spaces to survive,...

Cutthroat trout are a type of salmon. The scientists in this study wanted to find out if cutthroat trout behave…
Cutthroat trout are a type of salmon. The scientists in this study wanted to find out if cutthroat trout behave like other salmonids. Other salmonids had been found to swim...

Cutthroat trout are a type of salmon. The scientists in this study wanted to find out if cutthroat trout behave…
Cutthroat trout are a type of salmon. The scientists in this study wanted to find out if cutthroat trout behave like other salmonids. Other salmonids had been found to swim...

Animals play an important role in maintaining the health of our natural environment. It is important to know the status…
Animals play an important role in maintaining the health of our natural environment. It is important to know the status of different kinds of animal populations, both now and into...

Animals play an important role in maintaining the health of our natural environment. It is important to know the status…
Animals play an important role in maintaining the health of our natural environment. It is important to know the status of different kinds of animal populations, both now and into...

Help Busy Bee complete each statement by filling in the blanks for missing words. Use what you’ve learned about watersheds,…
Help Busy Bee complete each statement by filling in the blanks for missing words. Use what you’ve learned about watersheds, pollution, and the Great Lakes in “Full Throttle Model” to...

Many changes have occured in the Rio Grande since the 1940s that have created a river that is deeper and…
Many changes have occured in the Rio Grande since the 1940s that have created a river that is deeper and faster. This has created problems for the Rio Grande silvery...

The Caves and Karst edition of Natural Inquirer examines research on a variety of topics including white-nose syndrome in bats,…
The Caves and Karst edition of Natural Inquirer examines research on a variety of topics including white-nose syndrome in bats, karst forest areas, cave use of an indigenous tribe of...

A world of wonder awaits just below the surface, and this distance learning adventure explores these amazing places. Specially adapted…
A world of wonder awaits just below the surface, and this distance learning adventure explores these amazing places. Specially adapted animals, beautiful mirror pools, sparkling crystals, domed caverns, and twisting...