Long ago, people thought the bottom of the ocean was just a flat, muddy plain. Marie Tharp knew there had to be more to the story. Growing up, she loved the outdoors and dreamed of making big discoveries. Even though it was very hard for women to become scientists at the time, Marie refused to give up on her passion for geology.
Using thousands of soundings from ships, she began to draw what no one had ever seen before. Piece by piece, she mapped the ocean floor and uncovered a massive, hidden mountain range stretching across the globe. Her incredible work proved that the continents actually move.
Dive into the true story of a brilliant cartographer who changed the way we see our planet. Marie's vision and determination will inspire you to follow your curiosity and make your own waves.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
27 Pages
A small, striped fish has wandered into the neighborhood, and he does not have a single shimmering scale. Because he looks different, the other fish decide to ignore him and refuse to let him join their games. Rainbow Fish remembers what it feels like to be an outsider, but he is too nervous to speak up and risk losing his own friends.
Suddenly, a hungry shark darts into the reef, scattering the school in terror. The little striped fish is left completely exposed and in terrible danger. Rainbow Fish must make a split-second decision. He gathers all his courage and rallies his friends to perform a daring rescue. Together, they learn that true bravery means standing up for others, no matter what they look like.
6-8 Years
20 Pages
Dazzle is not your average dinosaur. Down his back, he has a row of magnificent, glittering spines that shine in the sunlight. When he and his best friend, Maia the Maiasaurus, decide to go exploring, they embark on a massive prehistoric journey. They trudge through ancient forests, meeting a gentle Stegosaurus and a towering, helpful Apatosaurus.
But their adventure takes a dangerous turn when they come face to face with the dreaded Dragonsaurus, a fierce creature who has taken over Maia's old family cave. Dazzle knows he has to help his friend reclaim her home. Using his brilliant, reflective spines, Dazzle comes up with a clever plan to outsmart the terrifying beast, showing that friendship and a little bit of sparkle can conquer the biggest bullies.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
