A rogue insect and the people who track it and four other awardwinning nonfiction books for children, including tracking trash. Browse books by loree griffin burns the hive detectives. Loree griffin burns, author of awardwinning nonfiction. Flotsam, jetsam, and the science of ocean motion scientists in the field series view larger image. Curtis ebbesmeyer compiles data gathered from beachcombers all over the world. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Flotsam, jetsam, and the science of ocean motion scientists in the field paperback by griffin burns loree griffin burnsbuy. Tracking trash flotsam, jetsam, and the science of ocean motion scientists in the field by loree griffin burns isbn. Tracking trash by loree griffin burns grade 3 5 tracking trash. Curtis ebbesmeyer has made it his mission to track our trash on its journey through the ocean hoping to understand and protect our. Tracking trash by loree griffin burns is a trip to a different world our oceans. Burns lives in massachusetts with her husband and children. She is the author of beetle busters,tracking trash, and the hive detectives.
The kids at my school are still talking about plastic tub toys, floating sneakers, the garbage patch, and reducing their use of plastics, thanks to a phenomenal author visit with loree griffin burns this week loree held the kids spellbound with her fascinating, high energy presentation on tracking trash. She is the author of beetle busters, tracking trash, and the hive detectives. Flotsam, jetsam, and the science of ocean motion scientists in the field series by loree griffin burns 20070326 loree griffin burns on. Endmatter includes an inviting list of books and websites to explore. Discussion and activity guide science meets adventure. Flotsam, jetsam, and the science of ocean motion scientists in the field series 9780547328607. Flotsam, jetsam, and the science of ocean motion by loree griffin burns.
The author won a wellearned boston globe horn book award for this work of nonfiction thats as transporting as any novel. Loree is a scientistturnedwriter specializing in books about science and nature for young readers. Flotsam, jetsam,and the science of motion to introduce young readers to an unusual scientist. From sneakers to hockey gloves, curt monitors the watery.
This is all about the studies curt ebbsmeyer has observed and created. Quite like a piece of jetsam tossed into the sea, tracking trash came in through the slush to houghton mifflin. Aug 16, 2015 burns books are meticulously researched, written in an easy, conversational style, filled with professional pictures, illustrations, glossaries, notes on additional reading, and fun facts that will keep you and your young ones interested and learn a whole lot through the reading. Flotsam, jetsam, and the science of ocean motion by loree griffin burns at indigo. Loree griffin burns is an american scientist and childrens book author focusing on science and the scientific method. Flotsam, jetsam, and the science of ocean motion scientists in the field paperback, 2010.
Ellen harasimowicz also lives in massachusetts and is a freelance photojournalist whose work has appeared in the. Flotsam, jetsam, and the science of ocean motion, both ala notable books. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. I am currently booking visits for fall of 2020 and spring of 2021. Flotsam, jetsam, and the science of ocean motion tackles a serious global issue yet reads like a lighthearted, optimistic report. Flotsam, jetsam, and the science of ocean motion by loree griffin burns in chm, doc, fb3 download ebook. Childrens books, nonfiction, animals, outdoors and nature, earth sciences grade levels. A unique and often fascinating book on ocean currents, drifting trash, and the scientists who. Fifth grade, sixth grade, seventh grade reading age. Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities. The author won a wellearned boston globe horn book award for this work of. Curt ebbesmeyer and others tracking trash circulating through. Flotsam, jetsam, and the science of ocean motion after she became fascinated by the story of a shipping accident wherein thousands of bathtub toys were lost at sea, only to later wash ashore in new england.
Tracking trash multitouch edition flotsam, jetsam, and the science of ocean motion. Tracking trash by loree griffin burns overdrive rakuten. In celebration of the publication of my newest book, youre invited to a moth ball charlesbridge publishing, 2020, ive added new programs, some of which are described below. The author won a wellearned boston globe horn book award for this work. Nonfiction aided by an army of beachcombers, oceanographer dr. Aided by an army of beachcombers, oceanographer dr. Chronicle of a honey bee catastrophe and tracking trash. Interview with loree griffin burns about tracking trash. Flotsam, jetsam, and the science of ocean motion after she became.
Curtis ebbesmeyer compiles data gathered from beachcombers all. Loree griffin burns is currently considered a single author. Meettheauthor recording with loree griffin burns about tracking trash. Tracking trash, loree tells students a fascinating story of drama, intrigue, science and geography. Tracking trash flotsam, jetsam, and the science of ocean motion scientists in the field series scientists in the field by loree griffin burns. The elephant scientist multitouch edition 20 the quest for the tree kangaroo. Loree griffin burns loree writes true stories for curious people of all ages. Flotsam, jetsam, and the science of ocean motion by loree griffin burns aided by an army of beachcombers, oceanographer dr. Firsttime author loree griffin burns, a scientist herself with a doctorate in biochemistry, was attracted to the scientists in the field series and the way in which it makes science exciting and accessible to children. Tracking trash flotsam, jetsam, and the science of ocean motion. The book exposes readers to the ramifications of trash circulating through the pacific ocean and introduces readers to the science of ocean motion.
She wrote her first book in 2007 entitled tracking trash. Tracking trash by loree griffin burns, 9780606339902, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. March 26, 2007 this entry in the exemplary scientists in the field series uses the work of dr. Flotsam, jetsam, and the science of ocean motion by loree griffin burns houghton mifflin harcourt books for young readers visit. Loree griffin burns, author school enrichment programming. Tracking trash, griffin burns loree griffin burns shop. Curt ebbesmeyer and others tracking trash circulating through the pacific ocean to introduce readers to the science of ocean motion. Curtis ebbesmeyer tracks trash in the name of science. Drawing on her lifelong love of both science and the men and women who have made it their career, loree griffin burns wrote tracking trash. Mar 30, 2015 loree griffin burns is the author of beetle busters. In this book from the scientists in the field series, readers can learn what floating trash teaches scientists about ocean currents. Flotsam, jetsam, and the science of ocean motion scientists in the field series loree griffin burns houghton mifflin harcourt, dec 11, 2018 juvenile nonfiction 76 pages. Flotsam, jetsam, and the science of ocean motion, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist. Flotsam, jetsam, and the science of ocean motion by loree griffin burns part of the scientists in the field series.
Loree griffin burns, author school enrichment programming 20202021. Before becoming an author, burns worked as a research scientist. Loree griffin burns and great nonfiction for children. Curt ebbesmeyer studies the path that lost or discarded manmade items take after falling. Curtis ebbesmeyer has made it his mission to track our trash on its journey through the ocean hoping to understand and protect our seas and their inhabitants. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Loree griffin burns is the author of beetle busters. Scientists in the field series uses the work of dr. The yeast swisnf complex facilitates binding of a transcriptional activator to nucleosomal sites in vivo. She lives in west boylston, massachusetts, with her husband and.
Flotsam, jetsam, and the science of ocean motion scientists in the field series by loree griffin burns and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Loree griffin burns goodreads author, ellen harasimowicz 4. Flotsam, jetsam, and the science of ocean motion by loree griffin burns online at alibris. Flotsam, jetsam, and the science of ocean motion scientists in the field series by loree griffin burns 20070326. He studies the flow of trash and objects that fall into the sea, mainly. The author of beetle busters, tracking trash, and the hive. Drawing on the content of several of her published books, loree explores the concept of a scientist with students. Tracking trash by loree burns is an excellent book for ages 12 and up. The author of beetle busters, tracking trash, and the hive detectives, she is an awardwinning writer whose books for young people have won many accolades, including ala notable designations, a boston globehorn book honor book award, an ira childrens book award, a green earth book award and two. Curtis ebbesmeyer, beachcombers, and oceanographers in tracking trash in the name of science. Flotsam, jetsam, and the science of ocean motion houghton mifflin, 2007 publications academic burns, l. Flotsam, jetsam, and the science of ocean movement which won a coveted boston globehorn book honor.
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