When beginning readers open the door to literacy, they're hungry to learn facts for themselves about their Citizen scientists are people who take part in and contribute to research scientists are doing around the world. A lot of what they do is spend time observing and recording what they see. Sometimes that means watching for migrating birds or butterflies or just counting how many of a creature they see in their local park at a certain time. Kids are great citizen scientists! In this unique set, readers learn how to be observant and how to properly record what they see. In addition, each title gives readers age-appropriate ways they can get involved in studying birds, insects, plants, and pollution. • Includes beginner research concepts • Encourages conservation and a feeling of civic duty • Introduces readers to science careers