{"product_id":"maries-ocean-marie-tharp-maps-the-mountains-under-the-sea","title":"Marie'S Ocean: Marie Tharp Maps the Mountains Under the Sea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eMarie Tharp, a geologist, created the first scientific chart of the Atlantic Ocean floor, confirming plate tectonics and continental drift, despite facing limited academic opportunities for women. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 48 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 05 October 2020\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: St Martin's Press\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarie Tharp, born in 1925, faced significant challenges as a woman pursuing a career in academia during the mid-20th century. Despite the limited opportunities available to women at the time, she earned her degree in geology in the 1940s, when women accounted for a small percentage of all Earth science degrees. Tharp's vision and tenacity paved the way for one of the most impactful discoveries of the 20th century: the creation of the first scientific chart of the Atlantic Ocean floor. This 40,000-mile-long map confirmed the theories of plate tectonics and continental drift, revolutionizing our understanding of the Earth's geology. From her early childhood dreams to her defining achievement, Tharp's story is a testament to the resilience and determination of women in science. Her work has inspired countless individuals, including fans of Counting on Katherine and Spring After Spring, and her legacy continues to shape our understanding of the world. Christy Ottaviano Books\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 562g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 237 x 291 x 2 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781250214737                                                      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Josie James","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44099838542074,"sku":"9781250214737","price":11.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/4b1a016d55337fbe90ecd042cde0fb09.jpg?v=1621097412","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/maries-ocean-marie-tharp-maps-the-mountains-under-the-sea","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}