Citizen science guide for families, taking part in real science, Greg Landgraf
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Citizen science guide for families, taking part in real science, Greg Landgraf
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Citizen science guide for families
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
818318491
Responsibility statement
Greg Landgraf
Sub title
taking part in real science
Summary
"People of all ages and backgrounds can discover how to contribute to real scientific research with this handy guide. It defines citizen science, providing an overview of the social and community aspects behind the idea. The book is organized by topic and features links to library resources and descriptions of books appropriate to the subject. In addition, a section devoted to ongoing citizen-science programs includes detailed descriptions for parents and children to identify projects appropriate to their interests, abilities, commitment levels, and locations. Accessible for the whole family, this invaluable resource provides the tools for building strong families as well as improving the global community"--, Provided by publisher
Table Of Contents
Being a citizen scientist -- Science as a family activity -- Building community through citizen science -- Citizen science making a difference -- Citizen scientists at work -- Getting started at your library -- A directory of citizen science projects: Analytical games and puzzles ; Animals ; Beaches, wetlands, and waterways ; Biodiversity for beginners ; Outer space ; Plants and fungi ; Weather and the seasons
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