Have you ever thought about how a rhinoceroses gets pregnant? Well, Terri Roth is a scientist whose job it is to make sure that this happens. Emi is a female Sumatran Rhino and before she came along it had been 100 years since one had given birth in captivity. With Terri Roth's help she has had two babies. I love the Scientists in the Field series. They're substantial science books with lots of great photos and a focus on really interesting scientists. In addition to learning about the science, you also learn valuable information about saving the environment. I didn't know how endangered rhinos are and this was a look at the work that goes into trying to save them from extinction. This is a really good nonfiction book and should be read from cover to cover. I also recommend Tracking Trash by Loree Griffin Burns, also in this series.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Emi and the Rhino Scientist by Mary Kay Carson
Have you ever thought about how a rhinoceroses gets pregnant? Well, Terri Roth is a scientist whose job it is to make sure that this happens. Emi is a female Sumatran Rhino and before she came along it had been 100 years since one had given birth in captivity. With Terri Roth's help she has had two babies. I love the Scientists in the Field series. They're substantial science books with lots of great photos and a focus on really interesting scientists. In addition to learning about the science, you also learn valuable information about saving the environment. I didn't know how endangered rhinos are and this was a look at the work that goes into trying to save them from extinction. This is a really good nonfiction book and should be read from cover to cover. I also recommend Tracking Trash by Loree Griffin Burns, also in this series.
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