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