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Explore a variety of topics in our article library. Each article in a monograph or journal is based on a published, peer-reviewed study and includes an activity, reflection questions, and more. Articles in our Readers introduce the work of a scientist to students from kindergarten to 2nd grade.
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Koa is one of the most valued of tropical woods. A particular type of koa tree, called Acacia koa, is…Koa is one of the most valued of tropical woods. A particular type of koa tree, called Acacia koa, is found in the Hawaiian Islands. The wood from this tree... -
The Ka‘ūpūlehu dry forest is located on the leeward size of the island of Hawai‘i. The forest land is owned…The Ka‘ūpūlehu dry forest is located on the leeward size of the island of Hawai‘i. The forest land is owned by Kamehameha Schools, which is dedicated to preserving traditional Hawaiian... -
Over the past 40 years, Federal and State governments have provided financial incentives to private forest landowners. In this article,…Over the past 40 years, Federal and State governments have provided financial incentives to private forest landowners. In this article, scientists wanted to know what kind of impact these programs... -
Primary forests are usually rich in biodiversity. Biodiversity is the variety of life and life processes. When a natural ecosystem…Primary forests are usually rich in biodiversity. Biodiversity is the variety of life and life processes. When a natural ecosystem is diverse, it has a variety of living organisms. In... -
A forest is a natural ecosystem composed most notably of trees. Different types of forests are found across the planet.…A forest is a natural ecosystem composed most notably of trees. Different types of forests are found across the planet. In one area, a forest may be dry with little... -
This inquiry explores the range of benefits forests provide to people and to the environment.This inquiry explores the range of benefits forests provide to people and to the environment. -
In this inquiry, scientists wanted to know how much carbon is held on Earth by the world’s forests. They also…In this inquiry, scientists wanted to know how much carbon is held on Earth by the world’s forests. They also wanted to know whether this number is staying the same,... -
As you know, forests provide many benefits to people and to the environment. For forests to provide these benefits into…As you know, forests provide many benefits to people and to the environment. For forests to provide these benefits into the future, however, they must be managed so that they... -
If the temperature of a stream rises too high, the animals that live in the stream may find it difficult…If the temperature of a stream rises too high, the animals that live in the stream may find it difficult to survive. Big changes in a stream’s daytime temperature as... -
The scientists in this study were interested in three common periodic changes in sea surface temperatures, called oscillations. In particular,…The scientists in this study were interested in three common periodic changes in sea surface temperatures, called oscillations. In particular, the scientists wanted to see how wildfires over the past...
