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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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Most scientists think that evidence from different studies shows that our global climate is changing in many ways, such as…Most scientists think that evidence from different studies shows that our global climate is changing in many ways, such as getting warmer, more rain falling in shorter amounts of time,... -
The scientists in this study were asked to determine the current status of urban forests in the United States.The scientists in this study were asked to determine the current status of urban forests in the United States. -
The scientists in this study were asked to develop information about the status of and trends in aquatic animal species populations across the United States.The scientists in this study were asked to develop information about the status of and trends in aquatic animal species populations across the United States. -
The scientists in this study were asked to identify which areas of forest and rangeland in the United States might become more stressed in…The scientists in this study were asked to identify which areas of forest and rangeland in the United States might become more stressed in the future. -
Most scientists think that evidence from different studies shows that our global climate is changing in many ways, such as…Most scientists think that evidence from different studies shows that our global climate is changing in many ways, such as getting warmer, more rain falling in shorter amounts of time,... -
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... -
In this study, the scientist was asked to predict how much fresh water people living in the United States will…In this study, the scientist was asked to predict how much fresh water people living in the United States will use from the year 2000 to the year 2040. -
Although scientists know that many weeks of low rainfall increase the chances of wildfires, they do not know which daily…Although scientists know that many weeks of low rainfall increase the chances of wildfires, they do not know which daily weather conditions are the best for determining the danger of... -
The California gnatcatcher is a little bird with a big problem. Its habitat has been reduced 80 percent by people…The California gnatcatcher is a little bird with a big problem. Its habitat has been reduced 80 percent by people that are building homes and businesses in coastal southern California.... -
Smoke from wildland fires contains hundreds of chemicals. These chemicals can be gases, liquids, or solid forms. The effects of…Smoke from wildland fires contains hundreds of chemicals. These chemicals can be gases, liquids, or solid forms. The effects of breathing wildland fire smoke include eye and throat irritation, shortness...
