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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2017
Life on Surtsey
Part of the Scientists in the Field series
A new island emerges; can life take hold in its harsh environment?
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Bookroo's summary
In 1963, a volcanic eruption birthed Surtsey, a new island off Iceland's coast. Entomologist Erling Ólafsson embarks on a five-day expedition to study how life colonizes this barren land. As insects and other species struggle to survive, the harsh conditions test the limits of scientific exploration. What secrets will Surtsey reveal about life's tenacity? Join the journey to uncover the mysteries of this unique ecosystem, where every small discovery could change our understanding of nature's resilience.
From the publisher
On November 14, 1963, a volcano fifteen miles off the shore of Iceland exploded under the sea, resulting in a brand-new island. Scientists immediately recognized Surtsey for what it was: an opportunity to observe the way life takes hold. Loree Griffin Burns follows entomologist Erling Ólafsson on a five-day trip to Surtsey, where since 1970 he has studied the arrival and survival of insects and other species. Readers see how demanding conditions on Surtsey can be, what it’s like to eat and work while making the smallest impact possible, and the passion driving these remarkable scientists in one of the world’s most unique fields ever!
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 80
- Reading age
- 10–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 1090L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 7.2
- F&P level
- ~Z
- AR points
- 2
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 191983
Publication
- Published
- August 24, 2021
- First published
- November 14, 2017
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780358348238
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