Thirty Great North Carolina Science Adventures

Name: Thirty Great North Carolina Science Adventures
Author: April C. Smith
ISBN: 9781469654959

From Underground Wonderlands to Islands in the Sky and Everything in Between

Edited by April C. Smith

Published by The University of North Carolina Press

Southern Gateways Guides

Publication date: April 13, 2020

ISBN 9781469654959 | 304 Pages, 6.00 × 9.00 in, 166 color plates., 6 halftones, 7 maps, 1 table, index

304 Pages, 6.00 × 9.00 in, 166 color plates., 6 halftones, 7 maps, 1 table, index

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Make your own top-ten list of adventures—and go!

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

April C. Smith, president of In Situ Explorers, is a former environmental researcher who now enjoys sharing the wonders of science and nature with others. Sarah J. Carrier is associate professor of science education at North Carolina State University.

“Full-color illustrations, photos, maps and diagrams complement lists of resources, and with narrators pointing readers exactly where to look as they daytrip through North Carolina’s natural world, the book becomes a living science book with the emphasis on both excitement and education.”—Mountain Times

“Who doesn’t want to get the kiddos into an outdoor learning setting? Highlights include Linville Caverns, Bluff Mountain Preserve, Mount Mitchell, the Cradle of Forestry, and numerous nearby spots in the Piedmont’s foothills.”—WNC Magazine

“I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this book. Taking us on explorations all around the state, Thirty Great North Carolina Science Adventures helps us see and more completely understand the clues that tell fascinating stories about North Carolina’s natural history. I find myself intrigued by new places and absorbing new information about my favorite places. And I’ve made a top-ten list of my next adventures!” — Stephanie B. Jeffries, North Carolina State University

“This book gathers a group of enthusiastic experts who guide readers through a wide range of North Carolina’s natural areas — sharing their knowledge of science and nature, and inspiring self-explorations along the way.” — Mary-Russell Roberson, coauthor of Exploring the Geology of the Carolinas