# Life in the Ocean: The Story of Oceanographer Sylvia Earle - Hardcover

by **Claire A. Nivola** (Author), **Claire A. Nivola** (Illustrator)

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 Biography

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.

**Number of Pages:** 32

**Dimensions:** 0.36 x 11.22 x 8.92 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** March 13, 2012

**Award:** Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens (2013)

**Award:** Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award (2014)

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Life in the Ocean: The Story of Oceanographer Sylvia Earle

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 5.6

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 19.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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