Book details
Adventure Beneath the Sea: Living in an Underwater Science Station
Description
What would it be like to live sixty feet below the ocean waves? Author Ken Mallory and photographer Brian Skerry found out. They spent a week in the Aquarius underwater laboratory on a coral reef off the Florida Keys. They lived in cramped quarters. They went scuba diving every day-to study the fish of the reef and to use the underwater outhouse. They slept in bunks with the constant crackle of snapping shrimp coming through the shell of their underwater home. Skerry's photographs from the pages of National Geographic Magazine capture the stunning sights of a strange undersea habitat in this winner of the John Burroughs Nature Books for Young Readers Award.
Age
9-12
Text complexity
advanced
Length
48 pages
Why to read
- Educational Value: The book provides a wealth of information about marine biology, underwater habitats, and the technology used in underwater science stations, making it a great resource for students and anyone interested in oceanography.
- Inspiring Adventure: Kenneth Mallory's account of living in an underwater science station captures the excitement and challenges of underwater exploration, inspiring readers to learn more about the ocean and perhaps pursue careers in marine science.
- Environmental Awareness: By detailing the delicate ecosystems beneath the sea and the importance of scientific research, the book encourages readers to be more conscious of environmental issues and the need to protect our oceans.
- Unique Perspective: The author's firsthand experience offers a unique glimpse into the day-to-day operations of an underwater habitat, providing readers with an insider's view that is rarely accessible to the general public.