| Into the Deep: The Life of Naturalist and Explorer William Beebe Contributor(s): Sheldon, David (Author), Sheldon, David (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1580893422 ISBN-13: 9781580893428 Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing OUR PRICE: $8.06 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2009 Annotation: William Beebe was a pioneer in the field of ecology, the father of deep-sea exploration, and an avid conservationalist. This picture-book biography follws his adventures from childhood through his later years in Trinidad. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Science & Technology - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Discoveries - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Conservation & Protection |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2008025341 |
| Lexile Measure: 940 |
| Physical Information: 0.18" H x 8.5" W x 10.94" (0.59 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Catalog Heading - Biographies - Curriculum Strand - Biographies |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 130121 Reading Level: 6.2 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: To be a naturalist is better than to be a king. --William Beebe's journal, December 31, 1893 William Beebe was a pioneer in the field of ecology, the father of deep-sea exploration, and an avid conservationist. This picture-book biography charts the life of this famous naturalist from his childhood studying animals in New Jersey through his later years studying birds at the research station he started in Trinidad. Back matter includes quotes from Beebe, a glossary of terms, and an illustrated cross section of the Bathysphere, which Beebe helped design. |