Beetle Busters: A Rogue Insect and the People Who Track It

ISBN-10: 0544601998
ISBN-13: 9780544601994
Category: Juvenile Nonfiction
Pages: 69
Language: English
Published: 2014-10-07
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Author: Loree Griffin Burns

Description

A photographic study of“the frightening potential [of Asian longhorned beetles] to eat their way through North American forests . . . a call to action.”—School Library Journal (starred review) The Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) has made news across the United States. These beetles came to America from China, living in wood turned into shipping material. At first the beetles invaded urban areas, where hardwood trees were in limited supply. Chicago was able to declare itself ALB-free in 2006. But right now, there is bad news in Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and Toronto. Infestations have erupted in the areas’ hardwood forests, and these beetles, while bad at flying, are very good at killing trees. Clint McFarland’s job? Stop the ALB at any cost. How do you balance the needs of residents, the impact to the environment, and an invasive species primed to wipe out entire forests? It takes the help of everyday people, such as children playing baseball at a playground, teams of beetle-sniffing dogs, and science-minded people (bug scientists and tree doctors) to eradicate this invasive pest. “A splendid example of science controversy in everyday life.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “This fascinating, timely book might just change the way readers look at insects and trees for good.”—Booklist (starred review) “A fascinating look at the origins of an invasive species and efforts to combat the damage it causes.”—Publishers Weekly “The subject and the youth of many of the participants give this title an immediacy unusual even in this excellent series, bridging the gap between scientist and reader in a way that invites kids into the process.”—Bulletin

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