Follow Those Zebras
Solving a Migration Mystery
by Sandra Markle
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Part of the Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries series
Every year in Namibia, about two thousand zebras suddenly disappear from their grazing area along the Chobe River. Months later, the herd returns. Where do they go? And why? Thanks to satellite-tracking collars, scientists were able to solve the mystery, but several questions remain. Award-winning science author Sandra Markle reveals the process scientists used to study the zebras, and she also delves into the science of migration, exploring how animals know where to go, how to get there, and when to leave.
The Case of the Vanishing Golden Frogs
A Scientific Mystery
by Sandra Markle
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Part of the Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries series
Panamanian golden frogs aren't just cute, little, and yellow. They're also the national symbol of Panama. But they started to disappear about fifteen years ago. What's killing them? Could it be a change in their habitat? What about pollution? Might it be a result of climate change? Follow a team of scientists working to save these frogs and protect frog populations worldwide in this real-life science mystery.
The Case of the Vanishing Honeybees
A Scientific Mystery
by Sandra Markle
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Part of the Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries series
Honeybees are a crucial part of our food chain. As they gather nectar from flowers to make sweet honey, these bees also play an important role in pollination, helping some plants produce fruit. But large numbers of honeybees are disappearing every year . . . and no one knows why. Is a fungus killing them? Could a poor diet be the cause? What about changes to bees' natural habitat? In this real-life science mystery, scientists and beekeepers are working to answer these questions . . . and save the world's honeybees before it's too late.
The Great Shark Rescue
Saving the Whale Sharks
by Sandra Markle
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Top-selling science author Sandra Markle presents the story of whale sharks-the largest fish on the planet. Facing threats from commercial fishing as well as climate change, they were categorized as endangered in 2016. Find out how scientists are working to study and protect these gentle giants of the ocean.
The Woolly Monkey Mysteries
The Quest to Save a Rain Forest Species
by Sandra Markle
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Part of the Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries series
In the cloud forests of the Amazon Basin, scientists are installing extraordinary numbers of camera traps in the hopes of learning more about an elusive species-woolly monkeys.
No one knows for sure how many woolly monkeys are left in the wild. But they play a key role in their ecosystem, and without them the rain forest is in trouble.
Join scientists on their quest to solve the mysteries surrounding the lives of woolly monkeys before it's too late.
Snowy Owl Invasion!
Tracking an Unusual Migration
by Sandra Markle
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Part of the Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries series
Late in 2013, snowy owls started showing up in places no one expected to find them-including Florida. What had caused so many of these majestic birds to leave their Arctic home and fly to southern Canada and the United States? Scientists quickly began working to find out. Author Sandra Markle brings together firsthand reports from the scientists involved along with stunning photographs of the owls to explain this rare event, known as an irruption. Follow along as scientists figure out why snowy owls took part in this unusual migration and discover what they learned from the unexpected opportunity to study them up close.
The Great Rhino Rescue
Saving the Southern White Rhinos
by Sandra Markle
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Part of the Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries series
Southern white rhinos are in trouble. For years, a rumor has been spreading that their horns can be used to cure cancer, and poachers have been targeting these gentle creatures. Sandra Markle takes readers behind the scenes to see how civilians, volunteer organizations, and African governments are working together to protect rhinos.
The Great Penguin Rescue
Saving the African Penguins
by Sandra Markle
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Part of the Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries series
African penguins waddle around nesting colonies in lower numbers than ever before. Despite South African government efforts to protect the penguin colonies and their ocean fish supply, young penguins still struggle to survive. Fuzzy chicks waiting for food in open nests may overheat in the sun or become prey. Others simply may not get enough food to survive on their own once their parents leave. But new conservation methods, including rescuing and hand-feeding vulnerable chicks, are giving experts hope. Can volunteers and scientists help save Africa's only penguins before it's too late?
Call the Bee Doctor!
How Science Is Saving Honey Bees
by Sandra Markle
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Part of the Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries series
Honeybees are among the world's most important insects. They help pollinate many of the crops we depend on for food. Without them, the global food supply would be in great danger.
In 1998, beekeepers in Europe made a shocking discovery—almost all of the honeybees had disappeared from their hives. Several years later, beekeepers in the United States found that many of their honeybees had vanished too. Scientists called this disappearance colony collapse disorder (CCD), and at first, no one knew why it was happening.
It was time to call the bee doctors! Join author Sandra Markle as she explores what apiologists—scientists who study bees—have learned about CCD and what they are doing to prevent it from spreading further.
