One Long Line: Marching Caterpillars and the Scientists Who Followed Them

by Loree Burns and Loree Griffin Burns

Book Overview

A fresh and fascinating look at caterpillars gives new meaning to the words "line leader"--and ushers kids into the process of scientific discovery--in this first book in the Discovery Chronicles by a biologist and award-winning children's author.

This is a story about remarkable creatures, inquisitive people, and fascinating conversations. The creatures? Pine processionary caterpillars with mysterious group habits. The people? Jean Henri Fabre and, many years later, Terrence Fitzgerald--scientists with big questions about the behavior of these caterpillars. And the conversations? The conversations span lifetimes, as one researcher continues a dialogue started by the other. In this playful, candid, and accessible book for young readers, biologist Loree Griffin Burns captures the unique leader-follower behavior of pine processionary caterpillars through a glimpse into the "ask, test, repeat" nature of the scientific process--and shows how that process creates one long line of questioning and learning. Back matter includes more details about the two scientists as well as a glossary, bibliography, source notes, and suggestions for further reading.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1536228680
• ISBN13: 9781536228687
• Release Date: May 2024
• Publisher: Mit Kids Press
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.3" x 8.7"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7