Under the Ice
Imagine suiting up and slipping into water so cold that
exposed skin can freeze in seconds and equipment can suddenly
seize up. These are the dangers that Kathy Conlan faces
when she goes to work. Kathy is a marine biologist who has
scuba-dived in oceans off the Arctic and Antarctic —
two of the most hostile environments on Earth.
Under the Ice is a fascinating first-person account
of a woman scientist at work. Highlights of Kathy’s
research on how pollution affects the fragile environments
under the ice and stunning photographs of places few will
ever visit make this a book readers will be eager to dive
into.
Awards
Shortlisted for the following reader’s choice awards:
Silver
Birch (sponsored by the Ontario Library Association),
the Rocky Mountain Book
Award (based in Alberta), and the Red
Cedar Award (based in B.C.).
Winner of the Science in Society Book Award from the Canadian
Science Writers’ Association.
Reviews
“Well-captioned color photos appear throughout
the book. Conlan, who refers to herself as “the luckiest
person in the world,” offers readers an engaging account
of her adventurous career in scientific field research.”
– Booklist
“The lively text, accompanied by dozens of full-color
photographs, will make this a useful and appealing introduction
to marine biology and the activities of a contemporary working
scientist. Captions for the photos are filled with fascinating
information about everything from life forms to descriptions
of the camps. An excellent memoir to stimulate interest
in science careers, demonstrate the scientific method in
action, and support efforts to protect the environment.”
– Kirkus
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Written by Kathy Conlan
8 x 10", 56 Pages
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