The great fisher -- Dangers in the environment -- You are what you eat -- Spying on the ospreys -- After the ospreys have gone-analyzing the data -- Learning where the ospreys go.
Summary
"A stunning addition to the Scientists in the Field series that explores mercury pollution found in the rivers and streams of Western Montana that might cause harm to humans--and the extinction of the entire osprey species."-- Provided by publisher.
Audience
NC 1210 Lexile.
NC1210L Lexile
Ages 10-14.
Grades 7 to 8.
Summary
Documents the efforts of three scientists to prevent the extinction of the osprey species, revealing how inappropriate mining activities from a century ago have caused mercury pollution that is still dangerous to people and wildlife.