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Scientists in the Field Series
Authors: Stephen R. Swinburne, Sy Montgomery, Nic Bishop, Donna M. Jackson, Kenneth Mallory, Mary Batten, Stephen Kramer, Ellen Jackson, Elinor Osborn, April Pulley Sayre, Pamela S. Turner, Sneed B. Collard III, Loree Griffin Burns, Mary Kay Carson, Fran Hodgkins, Peter Lourie, Caitlin O'Connell, Elizabeth Rusch, Kay Frydenborg, Bridget Heos, Dorothy Hinshaw Patent, Amy Cherrix, Kim Perez Valice, Ilima Loomis
Photographers: Jim Brandenburg, Nic Bishop, Bob Rozinski, Wendy Shattil, A. Magdalena Hurtado, Kim Hill, Dennis Kunkel, Elinor Osborn, Susan C. Morse, Tom Uhlman, Andy Comins, Ellen Harasimowicz, Scott Tuason, Caitlin O'Connell, Timothy Rodwell, Keith Ellenbogen, William Munoz, Karin Anderson, Tianne Strombeck
Number of Books in Series: 62 so far
Age Group: 10 - 15 years
Reading Level: | AR Levels 5.3-8.5 GLE 5.6-11.9 F&P/GRL U-X DRA 40-70 Lexile® measure 830L-1270L |
The work of scientists can often seem mysterious and intimidating to the nonscientist. No longer! Introducing an exciting perspective on the important work of scientists in all areas of research and study. Scientists in the Field show people immersed in the unpredictable and dynamic natural world, making science more accessible, relevant, and exciting to young readers. Far from the research laboratory, these books show first-hand adventures in the great outdoors - adventures with a purpose. From climbing into a snake den with thousands of slithering snakes to tracking wolves, readers experience the thrill of discovering the unknown.
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Scientists in the Field Book List:
This series can be read in any order.
Jump to Books: 11-20 21-30 31-40 41-50 51-60 61-62
Book 2: | The Snake Scientist Ages 10-15. March 26, 1999. AR: 6.4 (1.0 Point, Quiz #34744); GLE: 6.7 F&P/GRL: V; DRA: 40 Lexile measure: 930L
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Book 8: | The Bug Scientists Ages 10-15. March 26, 2002. AR: 7.8 (1.0 Point, Quiz #58900); GLE: 7.7 F&P/GRL: V Lexile measure: 1200L
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Book 10: | Project Ultraswan Ages 10-15. September 30, 2002. AR: 6.2 (1.0 Point, Quiz #63023); GLE: 6.3 F&P/GRL: U; DRA: 50 Lexile measure: 970L
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Book 12: | The Woods Scientist Ages 10-15. September 30, 2002. AR: 7.0 (1.0 Point, Quiz #67762) Lexile measure: 1110L
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Book 13: | The Tarantula Scientist Ages 10-15. March 23, 2004. AR: 5.8 (2.0 Points, Quiz #77552); GLE: 5.6 F&P/GRL: W; DRA: 60 Lexile measure: 890L
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Book 24: | The Frog Scientist Ages 10-15. July 1, 2009. AR: 6.3 (1.0 Point, Quiz #131142) F&P/GRL: W Lexile measure: 950L
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Book 29: | Project Seahorse Ages 10-15. July 12, 2010. AR: 6.6 (1.0 Point, Quiz #138021) F&P/GRL: V Lexile measure: 1010L
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Book 30: | The Bat Scientists Ages 10-15. September 6, 2010. AR: 6.2 (2.0 Points, Quiz #139122) F&P/GRL: W Lexile measure: 1010L
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Book 32: | The Elephant Scientist Ages 10-15. July 11, 2011. AR: 8.4 (2.0 Points, Quiz #144396); GLE: 11.9 Lexile measure: NC1260L
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Book 35: | Wild Horse Scientists Ages 10-15. November 6, 2012. AR: 8.4 (3.0 Points, Quiz #154663) Lexile measure: 1210L
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Book 40: | Sea Turtle Scientist Ages 10-15. January 7, 2014. AR: 7.1 (3.0 Points, Quiz #163459) Lexile measure: NC1190L
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Book Sets: Sets of Up to 62 Books
List of Awards:
National Science Teachers Association/Children's Book Council Outstanding Science Trade Book for Children
NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book
New York Times Recommended Science Book
Children's Literature Choice Book
Junior Library Guild Selection
2012 Robert F. Sibert Honor Book
Other Websites for Additional Information:
Official or Publisher Website for Scientists in the Field Series
Author Website for Stephen R. Swinburne
Author Website for Sy Montgomery
Author Website for Nic Bishop
Author Website for Donna M. Jackson
Author Website for Kenneth Mallory
Author Website for Mary Batten
Author Website for Ellen Jackson
Author Website for Elinor Osborn
Author Website for April Pulley Sayre
Author Website for Pamela S. Turner
Author Website for Sneed B. Collard III
Author Website for Loree Griffin Burns
Author Website for Mary Kay Carson
Author Website for Peter Lourie
Author Website for Caitlin O'Connell
Author Website for Elizabeth Rusch
Author Website for Kay Frydenborg
Author Website for Bridget Heos
Author Website for Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
Author Website for Amy Cherrix
Author Website for Kim Perez Valice
Author Website for Ilima Loomis
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