Field Guide to Citizen Science: How You Can Contribute to Scientific Research and Make a Difference

<P><B>Learn how monitoring the night sky, mapping trees, photographing dragonflies, and identifying mushrooms can help save the world.</B><BR/><BR/> Citizen science is the public involvement in the discovery of new scientific knowledge. A citizen science project can involve one person or millions of people collaborating towards a common goal. It is an excellent option for anyone looking for ways to get involved and make a difference. <I>The Field Guide to Citizen Science</I>, from the expert team at SciStarter, provides everything you need to get started. You’ll learn what citizen science is, how to succeed and stay motivated when you’re participating in a project, and how the data is used. The fifty included projects, ranging from climate change to Alzheimer’s disease, endangered species to space exploration, mean sure-fire matches for your interests and time. Join the citizen science brigade now and start making a real difference!<BR/>  </P>