Cool Careers in Earth Sciences
2010
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This book features 12 engaging biographies of men and women in Earth sciences—from a planetary geologist and a geographer to an astronaut, an earthquake seismologist, and more. These remarkable scientists 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 award-winning science writer Tam O'Shaughnessy, conveys the excitement of Earth sciences and the wide variety of careers available. It also inspires young readers to think about what they like to do and possible careers in Earth sciences.
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Author
Tam O'Shaughnessy
Author · 2 books
Tam O'Shaughnessy has been interested in science since she was a young girl. She studied biology in college, earning B.S. and M.S. degrees. While teaching college biology, she became interested in learning disabilities, and went on to earn her Ph.D. in school psychology from the University of California, Riverside. She has written 10 children's science books including The Third Planet (co-authored with Sally Ride), which won the American Institute of Physics Children's Science Writing Award.
