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Humankind’s fascination with the animal kingdom began as a matter of survival – differentiating the edible from the toxic, the ferocious from the tractable. Since then, our compulsion to catalogue wildlife has played a key role in growing our understanding of the planet and ourselves, inspiring religious beliefs and evolving scientific theories. The book unveils wild truths and even wilder myths about animals, as perpetuated by zoologists – revealing how much more there is to learn, and unlearn. Long before Darwin, our ancestors were obsessed with the visual similarities and differences between the animals. Early scientists could sense there was an order that unified all life and formu...
Many children are animal lovers. What would it mean to turn a passion for animals into a career? Zoologists do just that! Zoology is the scientific study of the animal kingdom. Zoologists spend their time studying animals, observing their behaviors, and analyzing that research. Leading zoologists such as Jane Goodall have changed the way we view animal species. In this engrossing and educational volume, readers will consider what it means to be a zoologist and how zoologists’ work influences our understanding of life on Earth.
Did you know that a zoologist is a scientist who studies animals? Zoologists who work in zoos help design habitats and plan meals for animals. Discover more fascinating facts in Zoologist, a STEM Careers book.
People pursuing careers in zoology usually focus on certain groups of animals. Herpetologists study reptiles and amphibians, and entomologists are experts on insects. They don't just work at zoos, either. They're teachers, writers, researchers, and more. Some zoologists work in labs and classrooms, while others travel the oceans and trek over mountains. A deep interest in animals and understanding of biology is needed to succeed in this high-interest career. Animal lovers will enjoy learning about different kinds of animals as well as considering the many facets of this profession.
Follow scientists into the field! Young animal lovers will learn about a science career right up their alley. Emerging ecologists will see how they can harness their inquisitive natures everywhere from the Antarctic ice to the most densely populated city block. Help foster a young person's passion for life science with this book.
Animal lovers often wonder if they should pursue a career in zoology. This field is wider and more varied than they may realize. Zoologists don't just work in zoos, and they may travel the world to study an animal of interest. This high-interest book will immediately capture readers' imagination. The accessible text offers practical tips about how to prepare for a career in zoology and details about the paths budding scientists travel to become zoologists. On-the-site photographs, surprising sidebars, and interesting fact boxes support the STEM-related information.
Describes the work of zoologists at zoos and in rain forests, grasslands, deserts, polar places, oceans, and labs.
In this volume, a breakdown of the life and work of some of history's pioneers in the study of plants and animals are thoroughly explored. It provides excellent biographical sketches for trailblazers in the sciences. Articles are devoted to specific scientists, covering their contributions to their field, specifically addressing how their research, discoveries, and inventions impacted human understanding and experience. This volume covers names from around the world and throughout the centuries, with a chapter specifically devoted to the top scientific contributors of the 21st century.
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