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
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions 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 |
Age Level: 5-8 |
Grade Level: Kindergarten-3 |
Lexile Measure: 940 AD (Adult Directed Text) |
Guided Reading: O (Grade 3) |
Physical Information: 0.18" H x 8.5" W x 10.94" L (0.59 lbs) 48 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Catalog Heading - Biographies - Curriculum Strand - Biographies |
Features: Glossary, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product |
Review Citations: Booklist 08/01/2009 pg. 64 School Library Journal 09/01/2009 pg. 147 Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2010 - Recommended, Satisfactory |
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. |
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