Journey thousands of
miles across the Pacific Ocean and investigate the mystery connecting
three distinctly different animals from the California Current down to
the polar waters west of the Antarctic Peninsula. Become an ocean
detective and discover the connection between a seabird, whale, and a
penguin; and maybe you’ll uncover the sea secret that links them all.
Inspired by long-term scientific research, Sea Secrets: Tiny Clues to a
Big Mystery invites young readers to explore two ocean ecosystems and
their food webs. Field sketches, watercolors, and photographs combine
to reveal the clues. Sometimes it’s the smallest things that turn out
to be the most important!
Published in cooperation with the Long-Term Ecological Research Network
and funded by the National Science Foundation, this engaging and
informative illustrated children’s book draws the young reader into the
fascinating world of science exploration, field work and ocean
discovery!
Mary M. Cerullo
When Mary turned 13, she decided she wanted to become an oceanographer.
Later on, she discovered that she liked teaching and writing about the
ocean as much as studying it. Today she is Associate Director of
Friends of Casco Bay, an organization that works to protect the coastal
waters off southern Maine. This is Mary’s 13th children’s book on the
ocean.
Beth E. Simmons
Beth began her career in the classroom and she continues to combine
science and education to inspire children to explore the ocean. She is
the Education and Outreach coordinator for Palmer Station Long Term
Ecological Research (LTER) and the California Current Ecosystem LTER at
the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in San Diego, California.
Kirsten Carlson
After a research trip to Antarctica, Kirsten decided to combine science
and art to connect people to the natural world. This is Kirsten’s third
children’s book. She has lived near the Pacific Ocean for over 18 years
and spends as much time as possible in, on, under, or by the sea. Visit
her at www.kirstencarlson.net.
Sea Secrets:
Tiny Clues to a Big Mystery
Mary M. Cerullo & Beth E. Simmons
Illustrated by Kirsten Carlson
ISBN
: 978-0-9779603-9-2
$16.95
10
¼ x 9 ¼, 32 pp., hardcover w/dustjacket