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You're Invited to A Moth Ball: A Nighttime Insect Celebration
★ “the text is ever fixed on its intended audience … entomological ecstasy”
★ “an engaging approach to nature study."
Life on Surtsey: Iceland's Upstart Island
★ “an amazing science adventure”
★ “unique demonstration of life’s awe-inspiring tenacity”
★ “a plethora of curriculum connections”
Beetle Busters: A Rogue Insect and The People Who Track It
★ “a timely, well-told story and a call to action”
★ “a splendid example of science controversy in everyday life”
★ “absorbing”
Handle with Care: An Unusual Butterfly Journey
★ “an accessible, visual delight”
★ “a bit disconcerting, but also fascinating”
★ “perfectly complements primary-grade butterfly studies”
Citizen Scientists: Be a Part of Scientific Discovery from Your Own Backyard
★ “an engaging book of seasonal projects for nature lovers”
★ “this is an ideal introduction to science activities that leave no child inside.”
The Hive Detectives: Chronicle of a Honey Bee Catastrophe
★ “scientific investigation and its vital, real-world application”
★ “dramatic”
★ “meticulously researched”
Tracking Trash: Flotsam, Jetsam and the Science of Ocean Motion
★ “engaging”
★ “this title will get readers thinking and possibly acting”
1968
Loree's contribution to this 14-essay collection, The Code Wars, explores the science and scientists behind the deciphering of the genetic code.