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Life in the Ocean: The Story of Oceanographer Sylvia Earle Kindle Edition

by Claire A. Nivola (Author, Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 142 ratings
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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

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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    NC1170L
  6. Publisher
    Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
  7. Publication date
    March 13, 2012
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  12. ISBN-13
    978-0374380687
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Editorial Reviews

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“...the varied images, atypical seascapes, and account of how one individual was able to realize her goal to see these wonders should spark the imaginations of countless budding scientists.” ―Science

“Nivola's mixed-media paintings are undeniably lovely, with myriad shades of blue bathing familiar and mysterious forms of sea life at different ocean depths…” ―BCCB

“...exquisitely detailed...” ―Horn Book

“…sure to inspire the next generation…” ―Booklist, starred

“Readers lucky enough to dive into the unknown world of the renowned oceanographer will discover how a child's curiosity grew into a passion to explore and protect ‘the blue heart of the planet.'” ―School Library Journal, starred

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

“…the sea takes center stage, inviting readers to swim along with Earle herself.” ―New York Times

About the Author

Claire A. Nivola has written and illustrated many books for children, including Life in the Ocean, which received three starred reviews. 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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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00ARHTSN6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR); Illustrated edition (March 13, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 13, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 56214 KB
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 142 ratings

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
142 global ratings

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Maria Tsismentzoglou
5.0 out of 5 stars So glad it's out there - also it's beautifully illustrated
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2017
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I bought this book for my niece who wants to be an "Under Water Scientist" and loves to read. When I searched and found this book I was thrilled to know it was based on a true story and a pioneering woman and her work nonetheless! She loves the book and was in awe it was a true story. So glad it's out there - also it's beautifully illustrated! Inspiration for the next generation!
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Mindy L. Crouch
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024
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I read this to the kids as part of home school. The kids learned a lot from it
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D. F
5.0 out of 5 stars A favorite book in our house
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2017
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My 4-year-old son ADORES this book. I thought he might be a bit young for it, but it has really captured his imagination, and he asks to have it read to him over and over again. He wants to read it before bed, and then listen to whale sounds as he falls asleep to pretend he's exploring the ocean too. It's prompted so many questions about the ocean and how we help take care of it. He even loves the last page after the story is over which has the names of different fish and sea creatures-- he wants to learn about them all.
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kids4
5.0 out of 5 stars children fascinated
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2022
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This was a great book! During reading time today the kids were mesmerized by the book. This probably led to a good 30 minutes of dialogue afterwards. It was great as I read to kiddos with the age span between eight and 16 and it captured all of them.
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ramzilin
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a good easy book to do a book report for an autobiography on.
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2020
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Easy for my kid to read. It was a quick read for myself so I could help my kid with the book report. The pictures are great. She lead an amazing life for kids to get excited about if they like marine life or biology.
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E.O. Life Coach
4.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational Woman
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2013
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So glad to share this story with my k students. The illustrations are great and the topic choice (woman oceanographer Sylvia Earle) very inspiring. I do have to say the language isn't all that accessible for 5 and 6 year olds, a little too complex. Really wanted a book for my k girl students to have as role model. All in all a good book to read along with Manfish and another book about Jacques Cousteau.
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LBLogan
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book for little scientists!
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2016
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My 3rd Graders and I LOVE this book! I used it for a beginning of year "What Makes a Great Scientist" lesson, and it was incredible! The kids were so engaged with the text and the pictures and had so many amazing questions about the animals mentioned and about Earle herself. I looked up their answers and we watched videos about her and another about whales the next day. This is a beautiful book!
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June A
5.0 out of 5 stars Where are the life forms hidden?
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2017
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Drawings are fascinating to both youngsters and adults. Search for the garter snake in the garden. .....wonders hidden in the usual nature scenes become visible to the reader. A WOW slender book for the curious of all ages.
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J. Garbutt
5.0 out of 5 stars And unusual an intriguing story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 14, 2018
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beautifully written and lovely illustrations. At first glance this looks like a children's book but it would interest anyone who want s to be informed about oceanography and the people who get involved in it.
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Jennifer Kilpatrick
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful illustrations
Reviewed in Canada on December 8, 2013
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My almost 4 yr old loves the ocean and this book fits the bill for showing the beautiful creatures who live there. My husband and I learned about Sylvia and her adventures right along with our daughter. Some of the text is long and we skip a sentence of two, but overall a great book for ocean and adventure lovers of all ages.
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manamama
5.0 out of 5 stars 子供に夢を与える作品
Reviewed in Japan on July 5, 2013
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ある意味、女の子のサクセスストーリー。
地位や権力ではなく本当の意味で自分を確立した女性の
子供のころのからの絵本。
絵がとてもきれいです。日本語版ももっていますが、こちらの方がきれいかも・・・
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