![]() ![]() The illustrations do a nice job of capturing the look of the undersea world at different levels as the Alvin travels up and down.Ĭons: My claustrophobia kicked in around page 6. Kids are sure to be intrigued with the idea of traveling so far down in the ocean. Pros: A straightforward, you-are-there account of a day in the life of a scientist. Includes additional information about the Alvin, a description of the animals that appear in the book, a glossary, and a list of additional resources. But there’s also the reward of studying uncharted territory and making new discoveries about life deep undersea. There are dangers, such as getting trapped in a fishing net or anchor chain, and nuisances, like not having a bathroom on board. At 8:00 a.m., they seal themselves into the small craft, then sink down, not returning until 5:00 p.m. ![]() ![]() The three scientists on board spend their day exploring life in the darkest depths of the sea and collecting specimens to study back in the lab. Summary: This second-person account of life aboard the Alvin (“You stand and seal the sphere, silencing the world outside.”) tells what it’s like to travel two miles beneath the ocean. ![]()
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