Thirty Great North Carolina Science Adventures
From Underground Wonderlands to Islands in the Sky and Everything in Between
By The University of North Carolina Press | Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press
About the book
North Carolina possesses an astonishingly rich array of natural wonders. Building on this abundance, April C. Smith passionately seeks to open the world of nature to everyone. Her popular science guidebook features thirty sites across North Carolina that are perfect for exploration and hands-on learning about the Earth and the environment. A stellar group of naturalists and educators narrate each adventure, explaining key scientific concepts by showing you exactly where and how to look. This guidebook is for anyone—teens, kids, families, hikers, teachers, students, and tourists alike—who loves to be outside while learning.
· All you need to plan trips and discover new attractions
· Organized by the state’s Mountain, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain regions
· The 30 adventures spotlight wonderful places to hike, fascinating geological formations to find, animals and plants to observe, and hands-on learning activities
· Explains clearly the scientific processes that made North Carolina the state it is today
· Richly illustrated with photographs, diagrams, and maps; includes an indispensable science glossary
Editions of Thirty Great North Carolina Science Adventures
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781469658766
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781469654959
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469654966
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890858481
Read an Excerpt
North Carolina possesses an astonishingly rich array of natural wonders. Building on this abundance, April C. Smith passionately seeks to open the world of nature to everyone. Her popular science guidebook features thirty sites across North Carolina that are perfect for exploration and hands-on learning about the Earth and the environment. A stellar group of naturalists and educators narrate each adventure, explaining key scientific concepts by showing you exactly where and how to look. This guidebook is for anyone—teens, kids, families, hikers, teachers, students, and tourists alike—who loves to be outside while learning.
· All you need to plan trips and discover new attractions
· Organized by the state’s Mountain, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain regions
· The 30 adventures spotlight wonderful places to hike, fascinating geological formations to find, animals and plants to observe, and hands-on learning activities
· Explains clearly the scientific processes that made North Carolina the state it is today
· Richly illustrated with photographs, diagrams, and maps; includes an indispensable science glossary
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thirty Great North Carolina Science Adventures about?
North Carolina possesses an astonishingly rich array of natural wonders. Building on this abundance, April C. Smith passionately seeks to open the world of nature to everyone. Her popular science guidebook features thirty sites across North Carolina that are perfect for exploration and hands-on learning about the Earth and the environment. A stellar group of naturalists and educators narrate each adventure, explaining key scientific concepts by showing you exactly where and how to look. This guidebook is for anyone—teens, kids, families, hikers, teachers, students, and tourists alike—who loves to be outside while learning.
· All you need to plan trips and discover new attractions
· Organized by the state’s Mountain, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain regions
· The 30 adventures spotlight wonderful places to hike, fascinating geological formations to find, animals and plants to observe, and hands-on learning activities
· Explains clearly the scientific processes that made North Carolina the state it is today
· Richly illustrated with photographs, diagrams, and maps; includes an indispensable science glossary
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Thirty Great North Carolina Science Adventures?
Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Travel and holiday > Travel and holiday guides > Travel guides: eco-tourism / sustainable tourism
Where can I read a sample of Thirty Great North Carolina Science Adventures?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781469658766
How long is Thirty Great North Carolina Science Adventures and how many pages does it have?
Thirty Great North Carolina Science Adventures has 304 page(s)
Is Thirty Great North Carolina Science Adventures part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Southern Gateways Guides
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Thirty Great North Carolina Science Adventures?
The University of North Carolina Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Thirty Great North Carolina Science Adventures is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781469658766) and paperback(ISBN 9781469654959) and ebook(ISBN 9781469654966) and pdf(ISBN 9798890858481)
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