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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
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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: July 2009
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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
 
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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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