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9780374380687

Life in the Ocean The Story of Oceanographer Sylvia Earle

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  • ISBN13:

    9780374380687

  • ISBN10:

    0374380686

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2012-03-13
  • Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
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Summary

Sylvia Earle first lost her heart to the ocean as a young girl when she discovered the wonders of the Gulf of Mexico in her backyard. As an adult, she dives even deeper. Whether she's designing submersibles, swimming with the whales, or taking deep-water walks, Sylvia Earle has dedicated her life to learning more about what she calls "the blue heart of the planet." With stunningly detailed pictures of the wonders of the sea, Life in the Oceantells the story of Sylvia's growing passion and how her ocean exploration and advocacy have made her known around the world. This picture book biography also includes an informative author's note that will motivate young environmentalists.

Author Biography

Claire A. Nivola has written and illustrated many books for children, including most recently Orani. She is also the author of Planting the Trees of Kenya, a picture book about Nobel laureate Wangari Maathai. She lives with her husband in Newton Highlands, Massachusetts.

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“Young explorers will be happy to dive into this captivatingly illustrated biography of the renowned oceanographer.”--Kirkus

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