Picture biography, 32 pages. Sylvia, as a child, was a biologist and botanist long before she knew what those words meant. Her exploration of the Gulf of Mexico as a teen inspired her dreams of "going deeper, staying longer" in the ocean. Published in 2012 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
Marine Scientist Named Time's Hero of the Planet
"Looking into the eyes of a wild dolphin - who is looking into mine - inspires me to learn everything I can about them and do everything I can to take care of them ... You can't care if you don't know."
Earle's accomplishments - setting diving depths records, serving as chief scientist of NOAA, starting three companies and a non-profit to design & build systems to explore the ocean -- have always reflected her passion for the ocean. So much so Time named Earle the Hero of the Planet!
Thirsty for More?
There are a number of children's biographies about Sylvia Earle, but it might be interesting for your kiddo --and for you -- to read her work. Here are a few of the books Earle has written for children:
And two titles for the older crowd! Comments are closed.
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