
The Deep-Sea Floor
Sneed B. Collard(Author)
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.
Published on 1. February 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-57091-403-4 (ISBN)
Description
Incredibly rich and realistic illustrations take readers up close to the curious creatures and plants that thrive in the vast severe habitat of the ocean's floor.
Marine biologist and renowned children's book writer Sneed B. Collard III introduces children to many fascinating sea creatures–from bioluminescent fish to giant tube worms–that survive without sunlight. A history of deep-sea exploration from sonar to submersibles shows how far scientists have come in their ability to investigate these great depths.
Inspire young readers to explore the possibilities of marine science.
Marine biologist and renowned children's book writer Sneed B. Collard III introduces children to many fascinating sea creatures–from bioluminescent fish to giant tube worms–that survive without sunlight. A history of deep-sea exploration from sonar to submersibles shows how far scientists have come in their ability to investigate these great depths.
Inspire young readers to explore the possibilities of marine science.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Watertown
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From First Grade to Fourth Grade, Interest Age: From 6 to 9 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 281 mm
Width: 215 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight
177 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-57091-403-4 (9781570914034)
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Persons
Sneed B. Collard III has been a biologist and a computer scientist. He's put his knowledge and experience to use by writing more than thirty children's books, including MANY BIOMES, ONE EARTH; BEAKS; and TEETH. He began writing after graduating with honors in marine biology from the University of California at Berkeley. After earning his master’s in scientific instrumentation at the University of California at Santa Barbara, he continued to hone his craft while serving as a computer consultant for biologists. He lives in Missoula, Montana.