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Reading Program

Scientists in the Field

40 books · Ages 7–18 · Chapter Books

Scientists in the Field is a publisher reading program with 40 books for ages 7–18. Each book stands alone.

Where to Start

Pick any book — this is a publisher reading program, not a sequential series.

That said, The Woods Scientist and The Bug Scientists are great first picks.

All Books

No particular order needed — browse and pick what catches your eye.

Life on Surtsey

Life on Surtsey

2017

The Tapir Scientist

The Tapir Scientist2013

The Wildlife Detectives

The Wildlife Detectives1996

Extreme Scientists: Exploring Nature's Mysteries from Perilous Places

Extreme Scientists: Exploring Nature's Mysteries from Perilous Places2009

Temple Grandin

Eclipse Chaser

The Tornado Scientist

The Tornado Scientist2019

Whaling Season: A Year in the Life of an Arctic Whale Scientist

Whaling Season: A Year in the Life of an Arctic Whale Scientist2009

The Prairie Builders: Reconstructing America's Lost Grasslands

The Prairie Builders: Reconstructing America's Lost Grasslands2005

Sea Turtle Scientist

Sea Turtle Scientist2014

Park Scientists

Park Scientists2017

The Manatee Scientists

The Manatee Scientists2011

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What This Series Covers

Curiosity & Wonder Nature & Outdoors Resilience & Perseverance Discovering a Talent Animals Adventure

All books by Loree Griffin Burns →

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