The Sea Around Us, Special Edition
by Rachel Carson
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Book Reviews of The Sea Around Us, Special Edition
Book Review: Not so interesting for kids
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought this book to read to my son and really it's long and tedious and I don't think we'll finish it. For one thing, it goes by the billions of years theory which we don't subscribe to since there really isn't evidence, just speculation. There is lots of good scientific information for someone who wants to know a lot on this subject but I don't think we'll remember most of it. I thought we were buying the edition with photos, which would have helped, but it wasn't. I think we'll try Answers In Genesis' The Ocean Book (Wonders of Creation) which also has a study guide available and good, descriptive pictures.Book Review: Who Says Science & Literature Can't Co-exist Under 1 Cover?
Summary: 5 Stars
Wow!!! It is amazing that this book is over 50 years old. As a high school student, I had to read this book for Ecology. Rachel Carson's book is an eye-opener. It was some 50 years ago. And, it still is. "The Sea Around Us" is truly a classic. Carson gives us all an insight on what would happen if we mistreat the natural environment -- especially the oceans around us. Sadly, today, some of these prophecies are becoming a reality. I agree with a fellow reviewer. This book should be mandatory reading for all students. Maybe if more people read this book, we would all respect nature just a little better.Book Review: on the SPECIAL EDITION of this title.
Summary: 4 Stars
This Special Edition features a new chapter [afterward] written by Jeffrey Levinton, a leading expert in marine ecology, who brings the scientific sede of The Sea Around Us completely up to date [1989]. Levington incorporates the most recent thinking on continental drift, coral reefs, the spread of the ocean floor, the deterioration of the oceans, mass extinction of sea life, and many other topics. In addition, acclaimed nature writer Ann Zwinger has contributed a brief forward. [This information copied from the back cover.]Book Review: A Must REad
Summary: 5 Stars
This book should be required reading in every high school in this country. It is fascinting reading of how our eathwas made and what evolved thorugh the centuries. It answered so many quetions I had on how the earth was formed and when. The descriptions are wonderful and so graphic. I have a whole new perspective on our oceans from reading this book.Book Review: Required reading for anyone who loves the beach
Summary: 5 Stars
It is difficult to believe that this book is over 50 years old. The recommendations are still valid and elusive today. Only when the general public accepts the need to protect the environment will things change. That is why this book should be required reading for all students.