marine biologists

Profiles the late American ichthyologist whose study of sharks earned her the nickname "The Shark Lady.".

"The true story about the girl who grew up to be the 'Shark Lady' and became one of the most inspiring scientists in the world"--Dust jacket.

"When her parents, the great marine scientists Dr. and Dr. Quail, are killed in a tragic accident, eleven year old Fidelia Quail is racked by grief. But she is forced out of her mourning when she's kidnapped by Merrick the Monstrous, a pirate whose list of crimes stretches longer than a ribboneel. Her task? Use her marine know-how to retrieve his treasure, lost on the ocean floor. As Fidelia and the pirates close in on the prize, with the navy hot on their heels, she realizes that Merrick doesn't expect to live longenough to enjoy his loot. Could something other than black-hearted greed be driving him? Will Fidelia be able to master the perils of the ocean without her parents - and piece together the mystery of Merrick the Monstrous before it's too late?"--Provided by OCLC.

"This... book makes you a math problem solver by putting you into situations faced by people who care for animals that live in water. Math is an important part of the job for marine biologists, veterinary technologists, and aquarists--people that maintain aquariums. Three exciting stories lead to a problem you must solve using math. A toolbox section helps take you through similar examples and provides math exercises you can do that will help give you a better understanding of how to solve the problem in the story."--Provided by publisher.

Explains how marine biologists study all kinds of sea creatures.

From grief to reckoning to reflection to solace, a marine biologist shares the solo journey she took?through war-ravaged Eastern Europe, Israel, and beyond?to find peace after her fianc? suffered a fatal attack by a box jellyfish in Thailand.

Describes how marine biologist David Ginsburg celebrated the first night of Hanukkah while studying sea urchins in Antarctica.

Introduces 8 high-interest science careers that inspire extended learning, online research, and critical thinking skills.

With shark populations dwindling worldwide - thanks to ignorance about these mysterious creatures, overfishing, and the popularity of shark fin soup - the biologist Dr. Greg Skomal wants to better understand the habits and habitats of the most feared and maligned shark of all, the great white shark.