Life in the Ocean: The Story of Oceanographer Sylvia Earle Audiobook

" Great illustrations, author's note, and references. Fun story for girls or any kid interested in exploration "

" I feel like I have just met the Rachel Carson of the latter part of the 20th century. Interesting format for a biography of Sylvia Earle with illustrations that seem like they are telling a picture book story rather than a life story. I remembering really enjoying Nivola's Orani: My Father's Village for that same sense that there is more story behind the pictures than the text can tell. As is becoming more typical, the Author's Note goes on to tell more about Earle's activism in speaking out for the protection of oceans. Those final two pages seemed aimed at an adult audience and were so full of problems that need to be addressed, that I felt like they deserved their own book. "

" Wonderful biography of Sylvia Earle. Beautiful illustrations. Consider for Earth Day or study of women in science. Marvelous author's note. "

" Great read-aloud for Women's History and Science classes for secondary students. "

" This is the story of oceanographer Sylvia Earle, who from an early age, loved to explore the outdoors. When she was twelve, her family moved to Florida, and she discovered the Gulf of Mexico. "It was then, her mother said, that Sylvia 'lost her heart to the water.'" Beautiful illustrations and interesting facts about this amazing woman. "

" A beautifully illustrated biography. "

" I had never heard of Sylvia Earle before this book. I'm really impressed with this biography, as I was with her book about Wangari Maathai. Claire Nivola is quickly becoming one of my favorite children's biographers. She really presents amazing books. I eagerly await the next one. "

" This book would be great to use in a third grade science classroom. Students can get a chance to explore their own ocean and create their own ocean bottom, and of course describing certain characteristics about the sea animals that they see. "

" Talk about focus, drive, and inquiry! This is a fantastic biography that not only explores the fascinating life of Sylvia Earle but also investigates the history of oceanography. "

" Beautiful illustrations and inspiring story. I loved the picture of Sylvia and her nature journal! "

" Gorgeous picture book about the life of Sylvia Earle. Inspiring and full of learning. A great read aloud for upper primary or an independent read for intermediate students. "

" 4th Nice for a read aloud, but not meaty enough for the list. I was a bit thrown off by the way the author decided to not include dates for many events mentioned until about halfway through the story. "

" This book would be good to use to teach students what is under the sea, through the eyes of oceanographer, Sylvia Earle. Also teaches career choices for students who love the ocean. "

" Gorgeous biography of Sylvia Earle, the renowned oceanographer. Don't skip the fascinating author's note. "

" A very beautiful and poetic introduction to the ocean and one of it's compelling advocates. "

" Beautiful picture book biography. Not terrifically compelling imho. "

" The use of folk art illustrations was really well done. "

" This didn't attract me as much as Coral Reefs by Chin did. However, it is similar in the passion felt for the ocean. It points out that in Earle's lifetime, the ocean has been ruthlessly plundered, including 90% of the large fishes. I did enjoy this book but am fading fast tonight! "

" A beautifully illustrated book that conveys a message of love of your job, and how your job can be your life in a good way. More books about important and interesting women, please... "