Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
6.7
Points
1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
6472
Points per Word
0.000155
Page Count
48
Points per Page
0.020833
Description
"Do Scientists Care About Animal Welfare?" by Eve Hartman (with coauthor Wendy Meshbesher) examines how the scientific community addresses the ethical treatment of animals in research, education, and conservation. The book covers major topics including laboratory animal testing, the care of pets, and the effects of climate change on animal populations, presenting the differing perspectives of scientists, ethicists, and the public. Written for middle-grade readers, it provides a factual overview of the controversies and concerns surrounding animal welfare in both public and scientific circles.