Under the Ice : A Marine Biologist at Work

Canadian Museum of Nature Staff, Conlan, Kathy

ISBN 10: 1553370600 / ISBN 13: 9781553370604

Published by Kids Can Press, Limited, 2004

Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 6041688-6

Synopsis:

Featuring stunning photographs, a riveting first-hand account follows the author, a marine biologist who has researched some of the most dangerous underwater environments in the Arctic and Antarctic, as she shows how pollution affects the delicate worlds under the ice. Reprint.

Review: "An excellent memoir to stimulate interest in science careers, demonstrate scientific method in action, and support efforts to protect the environment."

The lively text, accompanied by dozens of full-color photographs, will make this a useful and appealing introduction to marine biology and the activities of a contemporary working scientist. Captions for the photos are filled with fascinating information about everything from life forms to descriptions of the camps. An excellent memoir to stimulate interest in science careers, demonstrate the scientific method in action, and support efforts to protect the environment.

Well-captioned color photos appear throughout the book. Conlan, who refers to herself as the luckiest person in the world, offers readers an engaging account of her adventurous career in scientific field research."

Bibliographic Details

Title: Under the Ice : A Marine Biologist at Work
Publisher: Kids Can Press, Limited
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good