Solving the Puzzle Under the Sea: Marie Tharp Maps the Ocean Floor Contributor(s): Burleigh, Robert (Author), Colón, Raúl (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1481416006 ISBN-13: 9781481416009 Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: January 2016 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Science & Technology - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Women - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Earth Sciences - Water (oceans, Lakes, Etc.) |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 2014010158 |
Age Level: 4-8 |
Grade Level: PreK-3 |
Lexile Measure: 750(Not Available) |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 8.8" W x 11.9" L (1.00 lbs) 40 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Maps, Price on Product |
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 10/01/2015 Booklist 12/01/2015 pg. 51 School Library Journal 12/01/2015 pg. 135 Publishers Weekly 12/14/2015 Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2016 pg. 109 BookPage 01/01/2016 Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2016 |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 179979 Reading Level: 5.0 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: "A finely told, beautifully illustrated biography that saves a world class scientist from obscurity." --School Library Journal, starred review "An ideal introduction to a lesser-known scientist and an important understanding about how the Earth works."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review Filled with gorgeous illustrations by acclaimed artist Ra l Col n, this illustrated biography shares the story of female scientist, Marie Tharp, a pioneering woman scientist and the first person to ever successfully map the ocean floor. Marie Tharp was always fascinated by the ocean. Taught to think big by her father who was a mapmaker, Marie wanted to do something no one had ever done before: map the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. Was it even possible? Not sure if she would succeed, Marie decided to give it a try. Throughout history, others had tried and failed to measure the depths of the oceans. Sailors lowered weighted ropes to take measurements. Even today, scientists are trying to measure the depth by using echo sounder machines to track how long it would take a sound wave sent from a ship to the sea floor to come back. But for Marie, it was like piecing together an immense jigsaw puzzle. Despite past failures and challenges--sometimes Marie would be turned away from a ship because having a woman on board was "bad luck"--Marie was determined to succeed. And she did, becoming the first person to chart the ocean floor, helping us better understand the planet we call home. Award-winning author Robert Burleigh tells her story of imagination and perseverance. Beautifully illustrated by Ra l Col n, Look Up is a book that will inspire readers to follow their dreams. |
Contributor Bio(s): Burleigh, Robert: - Robert Burleigh is the award-winning author of many books for children, including The Adventures of Mark Twain by Huckleberry Finn, illustrated by Barry Blitt; Night Flight, illustrated by Wendell Minor; Black Whiteness, illustrated by Walter Lyon Krudop; and Sylvia's Bookshop, illustrated by Katy Wu. His many other books include Hoops; Stealing Home; and Clang! Clang! Beep! Beep! He lives in Michigan.Colon, Raul: - Raúl Colón is the award-winning illustrator of many picture books, including Draw! an ALA Notable Book and recipient of the International Latino Book Award; Imagine! an ALA Notable Book, a New York Public Library Best Book for Kids, and a Bookpage Best Book; Susanna Reich's José! Born to Dance; Angela's Christmas by Frank McCourt; and Jill Biden's Don't Forget, God Bless Our Troops. Mr. Colón lived in Puerto Rico as a young boy and now resides in New City, New York, with his family. |
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