Life in the Ocean: The Story of Oceanographer Sylvia Earle -- Claire A. Nivola, Hardcover

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

Author: Claire A. Nivola
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
Published: 03/13/2012
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 11.22h x 8.92w x 0.36d
ISBN: 9780374380687
Audience: Ages 4-8

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

Award: Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Nominee
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended

Review Citation(s):
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

About the Author

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.