MIDDLE GRADE NARRATIVE NONFICTION : Extreme Ocean by Sylvia A. Earle with Glen Phelan
ABOUT THE BOOK
Discover the most outrageous aspects of the deep blue---from record-breaking depths to towering tsunamis, underwater giants to tiny sea creatures--along with ocean conservation challenges and what you can do to help.
Dive into a world of aquatic mystery in this action-packed combination of science and adventure. Famed National Geographic Explorer Sylvia Earle leads readers on an in-depth tour of life beneath the waves. Come face-to-face with whales and sharks, learn about the newest and most hi-tech ocean gear and gadgets, experiment with hands-on activities, and join Earle as she recounts her most daring dives. Packed with fascinating tidbits, animal profiles, and up-to-date science, each chapter combines stunning photography with fun, accessible text. Perfect for curious kids, ocean lovers, young explorers, and the classroom. Extreme Ocean reveals the mystery, majesty, danger, and--above all--the importance of our ocean.
REVIEW
The ocean is a marvelously fascinating realm. Sylvia Earle shares with readers her experiences with the ocean as an explorer and inventor and advocate. Divided into five chapters, the book takes the reader through a variety of concepts related to the ocean. The fun thing though is that those concepts are shared through descriptions of some of the adventures that Earle has had during her thirty plus years as a diver and explorer. Readers are introduced to what the ocean is and why it's important. Additional chapters share with readers some of the wildlife that live in the oceans, the deep ocean, how the ocean is in trouble, and how people, including readers, can help rescue the ocean. As with most National Geographic books, the large and plentiful photographs are stunningly beautiful and highlight the amazing world of the ocean very well. The end of the book includes a glossary, index, and additional resources. I especially appreciated the lists of ways for ordinary citizens to help preserve and rescue the ocean in both small and big ways. This book is a great resource for those who are interested in learning more about the ocean in a fascinating and beautifully designed way.
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