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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2014
Beetle Busters
Written by Loree Griffin Burns · Illustrated by Ellen Harasimowicz
Part of the Scientists in the Field series
Can a team stop a beetle invasion threatening forests and communities?
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64 pages
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Bookroo's summary
In a battle against time, Clint McFarland faces the relentless Asian longhorned beetle, an invasive species threatening to decimate forests across Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and Ontario. As these beetles spread, the stakes rise: can Clint and his team of scientists and locals save the trees and balance ecological needs? With entire ecosystems at risk, the challenge is immense. Will their combined efforts be enough to halt the beetle's destructive path, or will the forests fall? Discover the intricate dance between nature and human intervention in this gripping tale of environmental urgency.
From the publisher
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.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 64
- Reading age
- 10–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- NC1100L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 7.3
- F&P level
- ~Z
- AR points
- 2
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 169508
Publication
- Published
- July 24, 2018
- First published
- October 7, 2014
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781328895721
- LCCN
- 2013050160
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