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General Book Information<\/h3>\n

Author: <\/strong>Robert Burleigh<\/p>\n

Illustrator:\u00a0<\/strong>Raul Colon<\/p>\n

Lexile Score:\u00a0<\/strong>750<\/p>\n

Who is Marie Tharp?<\/h3>\n

In part driven by her father’s mapmaking career, Marie Tharp became a cartographer (mapmaker) herself. But, instead of mapping the Earth’s land, she decided to do something no one else had ever done: she mapped the world’s oceans.<\/p>\n

With the assistance of other scientist’s, including her long-time collaborator Bruce Hezeen, depth measurements, she mapped the ocean floor over the course of twenty years (1957 to 1977), culminating in a final production painted by an artist. The map itself remains both a useful scientific discovery and a fun art piece.<\/p>\n

My Review:<\/h3>\n

My wife and I like to emphasize “women in STEM” with our daughter’s nighttime readings.\u00a0Solving the Puzzle Under the Sea\u00a0<\/em>was an excellent addition to that sequence.<\/p>\n

Robert Burleigh brings to life for children the inspiring story of ocean topographer Marie Tharp. The first-person point of view encourages children to envision Ms. Tharp’s scientific energy. Burleigh also offers readers a glimpse into the motivations behind Tharp’s passion for science.<\/p>\n

Her story would be inspirational whether or not she was a woman. But, being a woman does enhance it since female scientists were not always highly regarded during the 1940’s and even the following decades.<\/p>\n

Burleigh does not shy away from this. In fact, he even incorporates it into the story: “We don’t need more file clerks” and “having a woman on a ship is bad luck…wasn’t science supposed to be free of silly superstitions?”<\/p>\n

He also does not shy away from the science. Burleigh describes in easy-to-understand language scientific terms such as\u00a0soundings<\/em> and\u00a0plate tectonics<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Raul Colon’s illustrations are well-done. They depict the text visually in a way that enhances young reader’s comprehension. My personal favorite is Tharp, as a young child, reviewing a map and surveying the landscape. Of course, this picture is accompanied by the text: “Maps. I\u00a0love<\/em> them!”. How appropriate.<\/p>\n

In addition to the story and illustrations, the book includes additional content at the end that further enhances the learning and enjoyment. The content includes additional biographical information, learning activities, and a scientific glossary.<\/p>\n

Purchase the Book Now from Amazon<\/a><\/h1>\n

Recommended Books<\/h3>\n

Oceans<\/em><\/strong> is an easy to read introductory book to the world’s oceans. Young readers can learn more about the world Marie Tharp devoted her life to mapping.<\/p>\n

Soundings<\/em><\/strong> <\/a>is a great complimentary book for adults to read. It, too, is about Marie Tharp but targets older readers. Combined, adults and children can have a wonderful conversation about Marie Tharp and her scientific contributions.<\/p>\n

Or, you can check out our list of recent 28 best science biographies for kids<\/a> (which includes\u00a0Solving the Puzzle Under the Sea)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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