Into the Deep
The Life of Naturalist and Explorer William Beebe
Published on 1. July 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
48 pages
978-1-58089-342-8 (ISBN)
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.
--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.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Watertown
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Kindergarten to Third Grade, Interest Age: From 5 to 8 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 278 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
268 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-58089-342-8 (9781580893428)
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Schweitzer Classification