Beetle Busters
Beetle Busters
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Beetle Busters

Written by Loree Griffin Burns & illustrated by Ellen Harasimowicz
Part of the Scientists in the Field Book Series
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10 - 12
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64
Page count
NC1100L
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Jul 24, 2018
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A fascinating nonfiction photo essay about the tree-killing Asian long-horned beetle living in our very own backyards. The Asian longhorned beetle came to America from China, living in wood turned into shipping material. At first the beetles invaded urban areas, where hardwood trees were in limited supply–but now there is bad news in Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and Ontario. Infestations have erupted in hardwood forests, and these beetles are very good at killing trees. Clint McFarland’s job? Stop the ALB at any cost. How do you balance the needs of residents, the environment, and an invasive species primed to wipe out entire forests? It takes the help of everyday people, bug scientists, and tree doctors to eradicate this invasive pest.

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bugs and insectsjobs and careersschoolsciencespringscience and naturezoologytrees and forestsenvironmental science and ecosystemsbeetles

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781328895721
    Publication Date
    July 24, 2018
    Publisher
    Clarion Books
    Original Publication Date
    October 7, 2014
    Page Count
    64
    Reading Age
    10 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2013050160
    Lexile® Level
    NC1100L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~Z
    ATOS® Book Level
    7.3
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    2
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    169508
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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