Cool Careers in Environmental Sciences - Softcover

Brenda Wilson

9781933798240: Cool Careers in Environmental Sciences

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1933798246 ISBN 13: 9781933798240

Publisher: Sally Ride Science, 2010

This book features 12 engaging biographies of men and women in environmental sciences--from a climate change biologist and an energy engineer to an environmental film producer, a tropical ecologist, and more.

These remarkable scientists and engineers share their stories and provide personal photographs. They describe what they do, how they got into it, and why they enjoy it.

Next to each biography there are interesting and fun activities related to each career.

This innovative book, written by noted science writer Brenda Wilson, conveys the excitement of environmental sciences and the wide variety of careers available. It also inspires young readers to think about what they like to do and possible environmental careers.

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About the Author:

When she was young, Brenda Wilson wanted to be a doctor. Then when she was 13, she won a writing contest. Writing became her first love and at 18, she published her first book--a book of Spanish poetry. She studied journalism, graduated in cinema from University of Southern California, then wrote and produced network children s television. When she produced an interactive series of science mysteries, she was hooked on science. She s written and produced educational videos, books, Web sites and interactive programs for Disney, Scholastic, TV411, SpaceKids.com. Brenda is Vice President of Content and Out-of-School Programs at Sally Ride Science.

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