SOCIAL SCIENCES
Latta, Sara L.

Lava Scientist: Careers on the Edge of Volcanoes

(4) 4-6 Wild Science Careers series. These books introduce field scientists in geology, chemistry, or ecology. The texts describe the work of the featured men and women, how they developed their interests and expertise, and their particular contributions. Photographs of the scientists at work and diagrams throughout help enliven the informative but somewhat choppy texts. Detailed information on required education and salary expectations is included. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Wild Science Careers titles: Ice Scientist, Lava Scientist, and Forensic Scientist.

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