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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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The scientists in this study were interested in trees that live in the Eastern United States. They wanted to explore…The scientists in this study were interested in trees that live in the Eastern United States. They wanted to explore how the habitat of these trees might change in the... -
The scientists wanted to know if the information gathered by satellites was as good as the information they would get…The scientists wanted to know if the information gathered by satellites was as good as the information they would get if they gathered it in person. The scientists in this... -
Wolverines, the largest terrestrial member of the weasel family, are difficult to find because they live in areas far from…Wolverines, the largest terrestrial member of the weasel family, are difficult to find because they live in areas far from humans and human development. Therefore, not much is known about... -
The tree line is the edge of a habitat at which trees are capable of growing. In this study, the…The tree line is the edge of a habitat at which trees are capable of growing. In this study, the scientists wanted to examine dead trees that they found above... -
Wolverines are the largest member of the weasel family that lives on land. They live in areas far from humans…Wolverines are the largest member of the weasel family that lives on land. They live in areas far from humans and human development. Therefore, not much is known about these... -
Climate change can change the breeding patterns of some animals. Breeding patterns refer to when and how animals reproduce, including…Climate change can change the breeding patterns of some animals. Breeding patterns refer to when and how animals reproduce, including how many young an animal has and how often. If... -
In this study, the scientists studied glaciers and their nearby rivers in Alaska. The water coming from glaciers can be…In this study, the scientists studied glaciers and their nearby rivers in Alaska. The water coming from glaciers can be quite old and contain nutrients, such as carbon, that could... -
Scientists use models to predict what might happen in the future. Some scientists would like to predict the movement of…Scientists use models to predict what might happen in the future. Some scientists would like to predict the movement of trees as they respond to a changing climate. The scientists... -
In this article, scientists explore the different ecosystem services provided by prairie potholes such as soil nutrients, absorbing carbon, and…In this article, scientists explore the different ecosystem services provided by prairie potholes such as soil nutrients, absorbing carbon, and reducing soil erosion. -
Globalization causes many things to happen. For the scientists in this study, globalization has increased the spread of invasive species.…Globalization causes many things to happen. For the scientists in this study, globalization has increased the spread of invasive species. If scientists can predict the spread of invasive species, the...
