The Tarantula Scientist
Explore the mysteries of tarantulas in the rainforest and a unique spider lab.
Book Series · 17 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.
Explore the mysteries of tarantulas in the rainforest and a unique spider lab.
17 books · Published 2004–2020
Explore the mysteries of tarantulas in the rainforest and a unique spider lab.
Discover a mysterious tree-dwelling creature in Papua New Guinea's cloud forest.
Track ocean trash to uncover secrets and protect marine life.
Can a team of dedicated humans save the last kakapo parrots on a remote island?
Discover how elephants communicate through their limbs in the African desert.
Two rovers defy odds on Mars, seeking signs of ancient water.
Bats face a deadly disease. Can scientists save them?
Explore dolphin intelligence and its implications for humans and the ocean's future.
Can cheetahs and farmers coexist to prevent extinction?
Can a team stop a beetle invasion threatening forests and communities?
Dive into the mysteries of octopus intelligence and uncover secrets of the ocean.
Uncover Pluto's secrets with New Horizons' groundbreaking mission.
Can NASA's daring mission unlock the secrets of hurricane prediction before disaster strikes?
A new island emerges; can life take hold in its harsh environment?
Uncover the truth about misunderstood hyenas through groundbreaking research in a male-dominated field.
Chase tornadoes to unlock their secrets and save lives.
Can scientists save the California condor from extinction?
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.
The series is best for ages 10–14, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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