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So You Want To Be A Marine Biologist: A Kids' Guide to Ocean Science, Sea Creatures, Coral Reefs, and the Curious Scientists Who Explore the Deep Blue

So You Want To Be A Marine Biologist: A Kids' Guide to Ocean Science, Sea Creatures, Coral Reefs, and the Curious Scientists Who Explore the Deep Blue - Paperback

by Linda Soules
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Availability:In StockContributor:Linda SoulesSeries:So You Want to Be A...Audience:Ages 9-12Publish date:4/12/2026Pages:40
Languages:EnglishPublisher:So You Want to Be...BooksISBN-13:9781972766064ISBN-10:1972766066UPC:9781972766064Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Careers, Animals, Science & NatureBook Topic:Marine Life, Environmental Conservation & ProtectionSize:10.00 x 8.00 x 0.10 inchesWeight:0.132Product ID:SCHCZYVY39

RECIPIENT of the Mom's Choice Award(R) Gold - Honoring Excellence

WINNER - 2026 Purple Dragonfly Book Award (1st Place): Animals/Pets - Green Books/Environmental - STEM

WINNER - 2026 NYC Big Book Awards, Educational Series (Pre-Teen Nonfiction)

WINNER - 2026 PenCraft Seasonal Book Award, Best Children's Book (Preteen)

WINNER of the Literary Titan Gold Book Award

From the So You Want To Be A... Series - 2026 Purple Dragonfly Book Awards, Grand Prize Winner

Seventy-one percent of this planet is ocean, and most of it has never been seen by human eyes. If your kid has ever stood at the water's edge and wondered what lives beneath the surface - and whether they could be the scientist who finds out - this book was written for them.

Each chapter brings kids deeper into the daily reality of marine biology - from mapping coral reefs and monitoring ocean ecosystems to cataloging sea creatures and studying the connections between species that scientists are still working to understand. Young readers will discover how marine biologists conduct laboratory research and open-water fieldwork, what it means to live and work aboard a research vessel for weeks at a time, and why precise, patient observation matters more than any piece of equipment.

But this book goes beyond the adventure of exploration. It tackles the urgent science of ocean conservation - why coral reefs are disappearing, how pollution threatens sea life, and what marine scientists are doing right now to protect the ecosystems our planet depends on. It also addresses the physical demands and intellectual rigor the profession requires, honestly and without talking down to its audience. Kids who are curious about biology and drawn to the ocean deserve real answers about what this path takes, and this guide gives them exactly that.

Along the way, young readers will learn what they can do right now to explore marine science - the habits, the curiosity, the action steps that help a kid who loves the ocean figure out if this calling is truly theirs. Because the best time to start thinking like a marine biologist is long before you ever set foot in a lab or pull on a wetsuit.

The ocean still holds more questions than answers. And somewhere out there is a young scientist who will spend a lifetime chasing what we don't yet know. This book is where that journey begins.

Languages:EnglishPublisher:So You Want to Be...BooksISBN-13:9781972766064ISBN-10:1972766066UPC:9781972766064Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Careers, Animals, Science & NatureBook Topic:Marine Life, Environmental Conservation & ProtectionSize:10.00 x 8.00 x 0.10 inchesWeight:0.132Product ID:SCHCZYVY39
Soules, Linda: - "Linda Soules is the author and creator of the So You Want To Be A... series, a growing collection of career-exploration books for readers ages 8-14. The series covers everything from astronauts and marine biologists to magicians, stunt performers, and roller coaster designers. Her philosophy is straightforward: never talk down to kids. Young readers are smarter, more curious, and more capable than the publishing world often gives them credit for, and they deserve books that respect their intelligence while genuinely sparking their enthusiasm. Each title is written to pull back the curtain on a real career - its joys, its challenges, the path to get there - and to leave readers with the sense that the world is wider, more interesting, and more reachable than they imagined. Before turning to children's publishing, Linda spent twenty-five years in law and finance, advising hedge funds and sophisticated financial institutions on complex regulatory matters - a career that taught her precision, discipline, and how to translate intricate subjects into language anyone can use. She brings that same clarity and care to every book she writes, paired with a deep belief that curiosity is the engine of a meaningful life. Linda lives in Seattle with her husband and two children, where the steady rhythm of family life, the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, and the questions her own kids ask every day continue to fuel her work. Additional information can be found on her website at http: //lindasoules.com."
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