(2) 4-6 Scientists in the Field series. Photographs by Tom Uhlman. In 2015, the New Horizons spacecraft successfully flew past the dwarf planet Pluto. The data sent back has opened a new window onto the science of the outer solar system. Crafted from firsthand accounts, Carson's description explains the decades-long process of a multi-million-dollar NASA mission. Photographs throughout the book capture the emotional moment when the first data arrived. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford | Horn Book Magazine Issue: March, 2017

(2) 4-6 Scientists in the Field series. Photographs by Tom Uhlman. Carson takes readers into Biosphere 2, the research facility designed to be a self-sustaining model of Earth's environments. There's brief coverage of the "biospherians" who were sealed inside from 1991 to 1993, but the focus is primarily on current research under the direction of scientists at the University of Arizona. Plentiful photos capture the feel of a busy research center. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2015

(2) 4-6 Scientists in the Field series. Photographs by Tom Uhlman. Carson takes readers to three national parks--Yellowstone, Saguaro, and Great Smoky Mountains--to introduce a collection of scientists and researchers. The focus is on not just the science but also methods of investigation, from scientific tools to necessary hiking gear. Facts about the parks and supporting scientific information, along with instructive photographs, are interspersed throughout the book. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 2014

(1) 4-6 Scientists in the Field series. Photographs by Tom Uhlman. This terrific series installment features the dedicated geologists of the Volcano Disaster Assistance Program who provide technical expertise in eruption prediction. The portrayal of scientific investigation is exceptional: scientists build and monitor equipment, interview residents, and collect ash and rock samples. Photographs not only feature awe-inspiring shots of volcanoes but also depict human vulnerability to these natural disasters. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2013

(2) 4-6 Scientists in the Field series. Photographs by Tom Uhlman. With deft description and careful explanation, Carson profiles Bat Conservation International (BCI) as it researches the misunderstood title creatures. Clear text debunks "Batty Myths"--bats aren't flying mice nor do they suck blood--as it highlights BCI's conservation efforts. Uhlman's large photos are not for the squeamish, but many of his shots have a stately beauty. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Chelsey Philpot | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2010

(2) 4-6 Scientists in the Field series. Photographs by Tom Uhlman. Terri Roth, director of the Cincinnati Zoo's Center for Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife, and pregnant rhinoceros Emi introduce readers to the practices of captive breeding programs. Carson provides fascinating details about painstaking observational research and the creative ways scientists like Roth solve problems. Photographs featuring Roth at work are upstaged only by those of the rhinos themselves. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2007