Life in the Ocean: The Story of Oceanographer Sylvia Earle

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 Ocean tells 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.

Life in the Ocean is one of The Washington Post's Best Kids Books of 2012

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
Published: 03/13/2012
ISBN: 9780374380687
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 11.22h x 8.92w x 0.36d
Award: Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Nominee
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 01/01/2012 pg. 2450
Publishers Weekly 01/30/2012 pg. 55
School Library Journal 02/01/2012 pg. 104
Booklist 02/15/2012 pg. 50
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2012 pg. 133
New York Times Book Review 03/11/2012 pg. 16
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 05/01/2012
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2012 pg. 35
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/2013 pg. 12
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2012 pg. 177 - Superior,Well Above Average

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 149826 / Life in the Ocean: The Story of Oceanographer Sylvia Earle
Reading Level: 5.6 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5