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Book Synopsis: The critically acclaimed Scientist in the Field book about how one boy's interest in backyard science inspired a career in scientific discovery.
When Tyrone Hayes was growing up in South Carolina, he didn't worry about pesticides. He just liked to collect frogs. Tyrone's interest in science led him to Harvard University, and though he struggled at first, he found his calling in the research lab of an amphibian scientist.
Meanwhile, scientists discovered that all around the globe, frogs were dying. The decline has many causes, including habitat loss and disease. Tyrone discovered that the most commonly used pesticide in the United States, atrazine, may also play a role. Tyrone tested atrazine on frogs in his lab at Berkeley. He found that the chemical caused some of the male frogs to develop into bizarre half-male, half-female frogs. What was going on? That's what Tyrone wants to find out.
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Experience the fascinating journey of a backyard scientist turned renowned amphibian researcher in "The Frog Scientist" from the acclaimed Scientists in the Field series. Follow Tyrone Hayes as he embarks on a captivating adventure that takes him from collecting frogs as a curious boy in South Carolina to conducting groundbreaking research at Harvard University and University of California, Berkeley.
Uncover the shocking truth about the global decline of frogs, which is attributed to various factors such as habitat loss and disease. But Tyrone Hayes stumbled upon a compelling discovery that changed the game. After extensive experiments in his Berkeley lab, he found a link between the widely-used pesticide, atrazine, and the abnormal development of male frogs. This revelation raised important questions that Tyrone is determined to answer.
Join Tyrone on his quest to unravel the mystery behind the half-male, half-female frogs and understand the potential impact of atrazine on amphibian populations worldwide. Step into the world of scientific discovery and witness the passion and dedication that drives Tyrone Hayes to protect these critical creatures.
Don't miss out on this captivating narrative that intertwines personal growth, scientific breakthroughs, and environmental conservation. Get your copy of "The Frog Scientist" today and be inspired to make a difference!
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