Description
Book SynopsisThe perfect guides to being inspired by science and motivated to master it through the exploration of its use in different fields of study.
What is zoology? What do zoologists do? How smart are animals? These are just a few questions that are answered in Science-Ology! Zoology. Find out about the pioneering work of scientist through the ages, explore the tools and skills needed to be a zoologist and discover what can be done to protect endangered species.
The Science-Ology series explores high interest branches of science and how scientists study them. Through case studies from around the world, the books investigate the real-world relevance of researching these different areas of science. Readers will discover the tools, methods and uses for each featured field as well as what skills and traits are needed to succeed in them.
Filled with fun artwork and photos, this series aimed at readers 9 and up is sure to inspire careers in science.
Written by award-winning author Anna Claybourne and reviewed by experts in each field.
Table of Contents
- 1: Understanding animals
- 1: The world of zoology
- 1: Which is which?
- 1: CASE STUDY: Discovering an octopus
- 1: Animal anatomy
- 1: Animal behaviour
- 1: How animals talk
- 1: How smart are animals?
- 1: CASE STUDY: Alex the parrot
- 1: Habitats and ecosystems
- 1: Endangered species
- 1: In the field
- 1: CASE STUDY: Tiger tracking
- 1: In the lab
- 1: Animal diseases
- 1: Long-term studies
- 1: CASE STUDY: Bimini Shark Lab
- 1: Animals and us
- 1: Animal inspiration
- 1: Ethics
- 1: Is zoology your ology?
- 1: Glossary
- 1: Further information
- 1: Index
