The observologist / Giselle Clarkson.

Variant title Subtitle on cover: Handbook for mounting very small scientific expeditions
Contents Observology. Observology: the study of looking -- Principles of observology -- Preparing for observology -- Keeping things orderly (taxonomy) -- Scientific names -- Observological instruments -- An observologist's introduction to invertebrates (anatomy) -- A damp corner. Slugs and snails -- Fungi -- Wood lice -- Centipedes vs millipedes -- Ponds and long-standing puddles -- Things to spot at night -- Patience -- How to get a fly to go outside -- Hiding in plain sight -- Pavement. Ants -- Birdwatching without birds -- Collections -- Lichen -- Phenology -- Droppings and eggs -- Worms -- How to save a worm -- How to sneak up on a bug -- A weedy patch. Bees -- How to help an exhausted bee -- Common wasp vs honey bee -- Wasps -- Things to fiddle with -- Wet days -- Growing up as an insect -- Caterpillars -- Seeds -- Notable leaves -- Behind the curtains. Cockroaches -- Flies -- Aural observology -- Spiders -- How to relocate a spider -- How to save a moth from drowning -- Moths -- Moths vs butterflies -- Final exam.
Abstract "A playful field guide for natural scientists and curious observers of the world right under our noses"-- Back cover.
General noteIncludes index.
Interest age level Ages 7-12
Interest grade level Grades 3-7
Genre/formInformational works.
Genre/formIllustrated works.
Genre/formHandbooks and manuals.
ISBN9781776575190 (hardcover)
ISBN1776575199 (hardcover)
Stock numberLerner Pub Group, 150 Kingswood Dr, Mankato, MN, USA, 56001, (612)3323344 SAN 201-0828

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