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Life In The Ocean: The Story Of Oceanographer Sylvia Earle (2012)

by Claire A. Nivola(Favorite Author)

3.97 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

0374380686 (ISBN13: 9780374380687)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

Farrar, Straus and Giroux

review 1: Ridiculous ripoff, and example of the dangers of obtaining books digitally. This book is good for what it is, a pamphlet about fascinating oceanographer Sylvia Earle. However, it is priced like the full-length book that I expected, and I did not realize it until weeks after my purchase when I could no longer return it. Almost half the book seemed to be Author's Notes. This groundbreaking scientist deserves a longer work, and this book would have been welcome at a more reasonable price. As it was, I felt bilked. I have no interest in reading a 'book' that is shorter than a wikipedia article.
review 2: Life in the Ocean: The story of Oceanographer by Claire Nivola is a beautiful story. In this selection Sylvia first realizes her love for the ocean as a young girl... more in her Gulf of Mexico backyard. Later in life Sylvia has dedicated all her time and energy to the beautiful body of water. This captivating picture book also use information and biographical features to introduce young audiences to the beauty of oceans. I would use this book in my class for Science/Literature lessons. For example I would introduce this book to students to talk about oceans and its features. I would also have students write their own narratives using the prompt, "Life in the Ocean____" were they could recreate components o their own imaginary story. less

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