{"product_id":"marine-biology-cool-women-who-dive-paperback","title":"Marine Biology: Cool Women Who Dive - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKaren Bush Gibson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLena Chandhok\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy is Earth called the Blue Planet? Because there's so much water on the surface that the planet looks blue from outer space! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMarine biology is the study of the plant and animal life in salt water environments, from microscopic plankton to the largest animal on earth, the blue whale. In \u003ci\u003eMarine Biology: Cool Women Who Dive\u003c\/i\u003e readers ages 9 to 12 explore the careers of three women who work within the science of marine biology?Natalie Arnoldi, Ashanti Johnson, and Lauren Mullineaux. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNomad Press books in the Girls in Science series supply a bridge between girls' interests and their potential futures by investigating science careers and introducing women who have succeeded in science. Compelling stories of real-life scientists provide readers with role models that they can look toward for examples of success. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMarine Biology\u003c\/i\u003e uses engaging content, links to primary sources, and essential questions to whet kids' appetites for further exploration and study. This book explores the history of marine biology, the women who made key discoveries, and the multitude of varied careers in this exciting and important field. \u003ci\u003eMarine Biology\u003c\/i\u003e encourages both boys and girls to envision what lies beneath the miles of water that make up our planet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKaren Bush Gibson\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of more than 30 nonfiction books for children and a member of the Society of Children Book Writers and Illustrators. One of her books about women aviators was named a 2014 Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People by the NCSS and a selection in Air \u0026amp; Space\/Smithsonian's Best Children's Books of 2013 roundup of aviation and space-themed books. Karen lives in Norman, Oklahoma. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLena H. Chandhok\u003c\/b\u003e earned her degree from the Center for Cartoon Studies in 2011. Her work for Nomad Press includes illustrating \u003ci\u003eTechnology: Cool Women Who Design\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAstronomy: Cool Women in Space\u003c\/i\u003e. Lena currently lives in Brooklyn, New York.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 8.9 x 5.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 13, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770607960352,"sku":"9781619304352","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a25ff4600a39c46b7125138b0bfdc5cd.webp?v=1780375104","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/marine-biology-cool-women-who-dive-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}