Into the Deep: The Life of Naturalist and Explorer William Beebe by David Sheldo

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William Beebe was a pioneer in the field of ecology, the father of deep-sea exploration, and an avid conservationalist. This picture-book biography follws his adventures from childhood through his later years in Trinidad.

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"To be a naturalist is better than to be a king."--William Beebe's journal, December 31, 1893William Beebe was a pioneer in the field of ecology, the father of deep-sea exploration, and an avid conservationist. This picture-book biography charts the life of this famous naturalist from his childhood studying animals in New Jersey through his later years studying birds at the research station he started in Trinidad.Back matter includes quotes from Beebe, a glossary of terms, and an illustrated cross section of the Bathysphere, which Beebe helped design.

Author Biography

David Sheldon is the author/illustrator of BARNUM BROWN- DINOSAUR HUNTER (Walker). He has also illustrated several children's books including BUGS! (Zonderkidz). David lives near Asheville, North Carolina.

Review

Lifelong naturalist William Beebe is most famous for his record-breaking deep-sea dive. In 1934, he and partner Otis Barton descended 3,028 feet into the unexplored depths of the ocean in a bathysphere, invented for the purpose. This colorful introduction to Beebe's life for younger readers opens with his parents' encouragement of his interests in the natural world and his early work as a curator and collector of birds before he developed the idea of observing animals in their native habitat and began to focus on undersea life. Sheldon's lush double-page paintings, in acrylic, gouache and India ink, show young Will surrounded by animals, alive and stuffed, and the older man at work in a variety of settings. They offer some gentle humor--as when explorer Beebe's hat blows off, revealing his balding head--and show Beebe aging gracefully. Although the dive is the focal point of the story, the author tracks this early ecologist's entire career. Backmatter includes further information, quotations from Beebe's writings, and a glossary and bibliography. A fine offering for would-be explorers.—Kirkus Reviews

Review Quote

Lifelong naturalist William Beebe is most famous for his record-breaking deep-sea dive. In 1934, he and partner Otis Barton descended 3,028 feet into the unexplored depths of the ocean in a bathysphere, invented for the purpose. This colorful introduction to Beebe's life for younger readers opens with his parents' encouragement of his interests in the natural world and his early work as a curator and collector of birds before he developed the idea of observing animals in their native habitat and began to focus on undersea life. Sheldon's lush double-page paintings, in acrylic, gouache and India ink, show young Will surrounded by animals, alive and stuffed, and the older man at work in a variety of settings. They offer some gentle humor--as when explorer Beebe's hat blows off, revealing his balding head--and show Beebe aging gracefully. Although the dive is the focal point of the story, the author tracks this early ecologist's entire career. Backmatter includes further information, quotations from Beebe's writings, and a glossary and bibliography. A fine offering for would-be explorers. -- Kirkus Reviews

Details ISBN1580893422 Short Title INTO THE DEEP Pages 48 Language English ISBN-10 1580893422 ISBN-13 9781580893428 Media Book Year 2009 Author David Sheldon DEWEY B Residence Los Angeles, KY, US Birth 1957 Format Paperback Audience Age 5-8 Illustrator David Sheldon Illustrations Yes Imprint Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Place of Publication Watertown Country of Publication United States Subtitle The Life of Naturalist and Explorer William Beebe AU Release Date 2009-07-01 NZ Release Date 2009-07-01 US Release Date 2009-07-01 UK Release Date 2009-07-01 Translator Randolfo Dharmachakra Translation Committee Death 1847 Affiliation Professor of Psychiatry, University of Geneva Position Professor of Psychiatry Qualifications PsyD Publisher Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Publication Date 2009-07-01 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this

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