The Story
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 shes designing submersibles, swimming with the whales, or taking deepwater 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 Sylvias growing passion and how her ocean exploration and advocacy have made her known around the world. This picture book biography also includes an informative authors note that will motivate young environmentalists.Life in the Ocean is one of The Washington Posts Best Kids Books of 2012
Description
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 shes designing submersibles, swimming with the whales, or taking deepwater 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 Sylvias growing passion and how her ocean exploration and advocacy have made her known around the world. This picture book biography also includes an informative authors note that will motivate young environmentalists.Life in the Ocean is one of The Washington Posts Best Kids Books of 2012
