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| Talking With Adventurers: Conversations With Christina Allen, Robert Ballard, Michael Blakey, Ann Bowles, David Doubilet, Jane Goodall, Dereck & Beverly Joubert
     
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Hardcover
96 pages
National Geographic
Published 1998
From School Library Journal
Grade 4-7-Conversations with 12 scientists including Jane Goodall and Robert Ballard. Interviews feature introductions by the subjects, explaining how they became involved in their particular field of interest, followed by a set of 10 questions, developed with the help of students. Queries include "What is the scariest thing that has ever happened in your work?" and "What was your biggest discovery?" Many of the articles conclude with a page devoted to a special project or program connected to the scientist's work complete with address or Web site information. The large, full-color photographs give readers a good idea of the on-the-job conditions of each discipline. The lack of biographical information limits the usefulness of this book for reports but the short articles and question-and-answer format will appeal to reluctant readers. While cover art that depicts younger children climbing, swimming, etc., may not attract older readers, the overall message of following your dreams is one to which all children will relate.
Michele Snyder, Chappaqua Public Library, NY
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Card catalog description
Twelve men and women who work in the field of science discuss and explain their occupations, including what they might do in a normal working day and the scariest thing that ever happened to them. |
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