Dreams of a Scientist: Lessons from the Sea
Dreams of a Scientist: Lessons from the Sea is an illustrated children’s picture book that invites readers on an oceanic journey with 20 real life marine scientists. Join us in celebrating diversity, discovery, and the wonders of the sea.
With this book, we aim to:
Educate readers on recent discoveries that active scientists have made about incredible marine animals!
Break stereotypes by introducing readers to real-life marine scientists from different backgrounds and in different career stages!
Target Audience & Reading Context
Our book is crafted for early elementary readers—perfect for reading solo or being comfortably shared in the classroom or at bedtime. It’s also a compelling resource for parents and educators to introduce kids to science career paths.
Why This Book Matters
By following Margo—our curious guide—on her whimsical ocean adventure, readers learn that passion plus curiosity, and not just background, defines a scientist. The scientific narratives woven throughout our story, and the scientific profile’s with illustrated portraits and short autobiographies in the back of our book, reinforce that ocean lovers of all identities can make a difference.
For Educators and Organizations
We are enthusiastic to share our book with schools, museums, aquariums, etc! To help make that possible, we have received grants and sponsorships so we can donate our books to schools and after school programs. We are also happy to create wholesale codes for educational groups that would like to order multiple books. Reach out to us at dreams.of.a.scientist@gmail.com to chat more about these opportunities!