Solving the Puzzle Under the Sea Marie Tharp Maps the Ocean Floor by Robert Burleigh & Illustrated by Raul Colon
Brand: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Product Description
A finely told beautifully illustrated biography that saves a world class scientist from obscurity. School Library Journal starred review An ideal introduction to a lesserknown scientist and an important understanding about how the Earth works.Kirkus Reviews starred review Filled with gorgeous illustrations by acclaimed artist Ral Coln this illustrated biography shares the story of female scientist Marie Tharp a pioneering woman scientist and the first person to ever successfully map the ocean floor. Marie Tharp was always fascinated by the ocean. Taught to think big by her father who was a mapmaker Marie wanted to do something no one had ever done before map the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. Was it even possible Not sure if she would succeed Marie decided to give it a try. Throughout history others had tried and failed to measure the depths of the oceans. Sailors lowered weighted ropes to take measurements. Even today scientists are trying to measure the depth by using echo sounder machines to track how long it would take a sound wave sent from a ship to the sea floor to come back. But for Marie it was like piecing together an immense jigsaw puzzle. Despite past failures and challengessometimes Marie would be turned away from a ship because having a woman on board was bad luckMarie was determined to succeed. And she did becoming the first person to chart the ocean floor helping us better understand the planet we call home. Awardwinning author Robert Burleigh tells her story of imagination and perseverance. Beautifully illustrated by Ral Coln Look Up is a book that will inspire readers to follow their dreams. show more
Condition : New
Author : Robert Burleigh Illustrated By Raul Colon
Weight : 574
Publisher : Simon ampamp SchusterPaula Wiseman Books
Language : English
EAN : 9781481416009
ISBN10 : 1481416006
Format : Hardback
Date of Publication : 20170509
Place of Publication : NA
Pagination : NA
Dimensions : 224 X 302 X 10mm