Book Series · 17 Books

Scientists in the Field Books

In order from The Tarantula Scientist to Condor Comeback.

The Scientists in the Field series is a set of 17 chapter books by Sy Montgomery, published between 2004 and 2020. Written for ages 10–14, most books run about 80 pages.

The Tarantula Scientist
Tracking Trash
Kakapo Rescue
The Elephant Scientist
The Mighty Mars Rovers
The Bat Scientists
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Tarantula Scientist
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$1800
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2004

The Tarantula Scientist

By Sy Montgomery

Explore the mysteries of tarantulas in the rainforest and a unique spider lab.

80 pages· 13,146 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
Hardcover
Summary: Join spider scientist Sam Marshall as he ventures into the lush rainforest of French Guiana, seeking the secrets of tarantulas. With yellow blood and silk of steel, these creatures defy imagination. Discover their world as Sam knocks on burrows and uncovers their hidden lives. Then, step into America's largest spider lab, where hundreds of tarantulas await their moment to astonish researchers. What marvels will Sam uncover in this web of wonder?
The complete set

Scientists in the Field Series

17 books · Published 2004–2020

Series
Sale price
$1800

The Tarantula Scientist

Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2004

Explore the mysteries of tarantulas in the rainforest and a unique spider lab.

Quest for the Tree Kangaroo

Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2006

Discover a mysterious tree-dwelling creature in Papua New Guinea's cloud forest.

Tracking Trash

Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2007

Track ocean trash to uncover secrets and protect marine life.

Kakapo Rescue

Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2010

Can a team of dedicated humans save the last kakapo parrots on a remote island?

The Elephant Scientist

Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2011

Discover how elephants communicate through their limbs in the African desert.

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$1899

The Mighty Mars Rovers

Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2012

Two rovers defy odds on Mars, seeking signs of ancient water.

The Bat Scientists

Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2013

Bats face a deadly disease. Can scientists save them?

The Dolphins of Shark Bay

Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2013

Explore dolphin intelligence and its implications for humans and the ocean's future.

Chasing Cheetahs

Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2014

Can cheetahs and farmers coexist to prevent extinction?

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$1049

Beetle Busters

Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2014

Can a team stop a beetle invasion threatening forests and communities?

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$1049

The Octopus Scientists

Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2015

Dive into the mysteries of octopus intelligence and uncover secrets of the ocean.

Mission to Pluto

Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2017

Uncover Pluto's secrets with New Horizons' groundbreaking mission.

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$1899

Eye of the Storm

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2017

Can NASA's daring mission unlock the secrets of hurricane prediction before disaster strikes?

Sale price
$1049

Life on Surtsey

Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2017

A new island emerges; can life take hold in its harsh environment?

Sale price
$1797

The Hyena Scientist

Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2018

Uncover the truth about misunderstood hyenas through groundbreaking research in a male-dominated field.

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$1797

The Tornado Scientist

Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2019

Chase tornadoes to unlock their secrets and save lives.

Sale price
$1899

Condor Comeback

Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2020

Can scientists save the California condor from extinction?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Scientists in the Field series?

There are 17 books in the Scientists in the Field series. It began with The Tarantula Scientist in 2004, and the newest book, Condor Comeback, was published in 2020.

What ages are the Scientists in the Field books best for?

The series is best for ages 10–14, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Scientists in the Field to life.

01

Nic Bishop

Author & Illustrator
02

Sy Montgomery

Author
03

Loree Griffin Burns

Author
04

Donna M. Jackson

Author
05

Caitlin O'Connell

Author
06

RUSCH ELIZABETH

Author
07

Mary Kay Carson

Author
08

Pamela S. Turner

Author
09

Amy Cherrix

Author
10

Timothy Rodwell

Illustrator
11

Ellen Harasimowicz

Illustrator
12

Keith Ellenbogen

Illustrator
13

Tianne Strombeck

Illustrator

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