My Book — Michelle Cusolito

Flying Deep is a 2019 National Science Teacher’s Association “Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students.”

"An appealing, exhilarating, and informative vicarious journey of discovery." —Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW. Kirkus Best Books for 2018.

"A captivating story that introduces and encourages scientific study, specifically the field of oceanography. A great addition to STEM collections." —School Library Journal

"An inviting look at scientists in action." --Booklist

Flying Deep is a Junior Library Guild Selection.

Flying Deep by Michelle Cusolito and Nicole Wong

Flying Deep by Michelle Cusolito and Nicole Wong

“A deep dive into wonder, discovery, and adventure that will transform young readers into young scientists.”

— Candace Fleming, best-selling author of the award-winning Giant Squid

Climb aboard Alvin, the famous deep-sea submersible credited with helping to find the Titanic, and take a trip two miles down to the bottom of the ocean.

Experience a day in the life of an Alvin pilot and join scientists at the seafloor to collect samples and conduct research. Along the way, discover what one wears, eats, and talks about during a typical eight-hour trip in a underwater craft and find out more about the animals that live deep in our oceans. Extensive back matter explains how Alvin works, describes the author's research, and includes a glossary and further reading.

Publisher: Charlesbridge (May 22, 2018)

ISBN-10: 1580898114

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Michelle Cusolito

Tree frogs anyone? (Volume up!) There was such a racket at my parents’ house last night. #nature

Seen on my morning walk. #nature #getoutside

Seen on my morning walk. #nature #getoutside

My walk on Friday took me through several ecosystems, from a climax stage forest populated with beeches and maples, out to a lake, then back through climax forest and through a new section of forest populated by white pines, until I came out to a field that is gradually becoming forest again (See those white pines along the edges in the second video? Each year they move further into the field). I always notice the changes in plants and animals I see, but on Friday, the changes in sound were striking. Turn your volume up! Near the lake, where a slow moving brook empties in, frogs and songbirds dominated. In the field, it was insects and songbirds. #nature #getoutside

My walk on Friday took me through several ecosystems, from a climax stage forest populated with beeches and maples, out to a lake, then back through climax forest and through a new section of forest populated by white pines, until I came out to a field that is gradually becoming forest again (See those white pines along the edges in the second video? Each year they move further into the field). I always notice the changes in plants and animals I see, but on Friday, the changes in sound were striking. Turn your volume up! Near the lake, where a slow moving brook empties in, frogs and songbirds dominated. In the field, it was insects and songbirds. #nature #getoutside

Anyone who knows me “in real life” knows that I’m not a big junk food eater. I’m the girl who can literally eat one chip and be done. But I am ridiculously excited to have some of these Irish crisps tonight. I haven’t had them since we moved home from #Dublin. #homesick

Anyone who knows me “in real life” knows that I’m not a big junk food eater. I’m the girl who can literally eat one chip and be done. But I am ridiculously excited to have some of these Irish crisps tonight. I haven’t had them since we moved home from #Dublin. #homesick

Hey KidLit friends: Karen Boss and I are looking forward to facilitating this workshop later today. I just learned that there are spots available and you CAN register late. Join us! #kidlit #nonfiction

Hey KidLit friends: Karen Boss and I are looking forward to facilitating this workshop later today. I just learned that there are spots available and you CAN register late. Join us! #kidlit #nonfiction

I started my day with a walk in the woods that lead me to the lake. I sat in the sand for a while and was serenaded by a chorus of bullfrogs and songbirds while a woodpecker banged out a rhythm. It was a good way to start a day. #nature #calm #nofilter

I started my day with a walk in the woods that lead me to the lake. I sat in the sand for a while and was serenaded by a chorus of bullfrogs and songbirds while a woodpecker banged out a rhythm. It was a good way to start a day. #nature #calm #nofilter

In addition to planting the veggie garden I posted about yesterday, I’ve also been tending to the flower gardens in our front yard. Some plants are long established, but I’ve also added about 30 new perennials. I mix a variety of herbs such as sage, fennel, lavender, rosemary, and Bee Balm right in with the other flowers.
The gardens have along way to go before they’ll be filled out the way I want, but we have some gorgeous flowers right now. Some special ones in these images: the deep purple irises are splits from my uncle Gene’s garden. My mom grew the lupine from seed. The small bright pink flowers came from my great-aunt Lucille’s garden (my maternal grandmother’s sister). The white and purple irises came from my maternal great-grandmother, Albertine’s garden (They came to me by way of my Mom’s garden). #gardening #nature #getoutside

In addition to planting the veggie garden I posted about yesterday, I’ve also been tending to the flower gardens in our front yard. Some plants are long established, but I’ve also added about 30 new perennials. I mix a variety of herbs such as sage, fennel, lavender, rosemary, and Bee Balm right in with the other flowers. The gardens have along way to go before they’ll be filled out the way I want, but we have some gorgeous flowers right now. Some special ones in these images: the deep purple irises are splits from my uncle Gene’s garden. My mom grew the lupine from seed. The small bright pink flowers came from my great-aunt Lucille’s garden (my maternal grandmother’s sister). The white and purple irises came from my maternal great-grandmother, Albertine’s garden (They came to me by way of my Mom’s garden). #gardening #nature #getoutside

Its been a busy few weeks in the yard. One big project was to rebuild and plant our raised beds. My husband @rcusol and daughter built the new beds. Then my husband, son, and dad filled them with soil/compost. My job was to plant them. We have (lots of) sweet basil, Thai basil, purple basil, 3 kinds of tomatoes, summer squash, zucchini (courgette), jalapeño pepper, cayenne pepper, eggplant (aubergine) marjoram, parsley, Chinese long beans (red noodle beans), and bell peppers already growing. I also seeded in rainbow beets, watermelon radishes, arugula, Brussels sprouts, Chard, several kinds of lettuce/greens. We still need to lay out the soaker hoses and mulch. #getoutside #veggiegarden

Its been a busy few weeks in the yard. One big project was to rebuild and plant our raised beds. My husband @rcusol and daughter built the new beds. Then my husband, son, and dad filled them with soil/compost. My job was to plant them. We have (lots of) sweet basil, Thai basil, purple basil, 3 kinds of tomatoes, summer squash, zucchini (courgette), jalapeño pepper, cayenne pepper, eggplant (aubergine) marjoram, parsley, Chinese long beans (red noodle beans), and bell peppers already growing. I also seeded in rainbow beets, watermelon radishes, arugula, Brussels sprouts, Chard, several kinds of lettuce/greens. We still need to lay out the soaker hoses and mulch. #getoutside #veggiegarden

Waiting for the show to start. #PPAC Thanks @tsarina222!

Waiting for the show to start. #PPAC Thanks @tsarina222!

My parents took a road trip yesterday so my kids and I cared for this little one. The mother died shortly after childbirth, so my mom has been bottle feeding it. Look at that tail wag! A sure sign of a happy lamb. #farmlife

My parents took a road trip yesterday so my kids and I cared for this little one. The mother died shortly after childbirth, so my mom has been bottle feeding it. Look at that tail wag! A sure sign of a happy lamb. #farmlife

Tree frogs anyone? (Volume up!) There was such a racket at my parents’ house last night. #nature

Seen on my morning walk. #nature #getoutside

My walk on Friday took me through several ecosystems, from a climax stage forest populated with beeches and maples, out to a lake, then back through climax forest and through a new section of forest populated by white pines, until I came out to a field that is gradually becoming forest again (See those white pines along the edges in the second video? Each year they move further into the field). I always notice the changes in plants and animals I see, but on Friday, the changes in sound were striking. Turn your volume up! Near the lake, where a slow moving brook empties in, frogs and songbirds dominated. In the field, it was insects and songbirds. #nature #getoutside

Anyone who knows me “in real life” knows that I’m not a big junk food eater. I’m the girl who can literally eat one chip and be done. But I am ridiculously excited to have some of these Irish crisps tonight. I haven’t had them since we moved home from #Dublin. #homesick

Hey KidLit friends: Karen Boss and I are looking forward to facilitating this workshop later today. I just learned that there are spots available and you CAN register late. Join us! #kidlit #nonfiction

I started my day with a walk in the woods that lead me to the lake. I sat in the sand for a while and was serenaded by a chorus of bullfrogs and songbirds while a woodpecker banged out a rhythm. It was a good way to start a day. #nature #calm #nofilter

In addition to planting the veggie garden I posted about yesterday, I’ve also been tending to the flower gardens in our front yard. Some plants are long established, but I’ve also added about 30 new perennials. I mix a variety of herbs such as sage, fennel, lavender, rosemary, and Bee Balm right in with the other flowers.
The gardens have along way to go before they’ll be filled out the way I want, but we have some gorgeous flowers right now. Some special ones in these images: the deep purple irises are splits from my uncle Gene’s garden. My mom grew the lupine from seed. The small bright pink flowers came from my great-aunt Lucille’s garden (my maternal grandmother’s sister). The white and purple irises came from my maternal great-grandmother, Albertine’s garden (They came to me by way of my Mom’s garden). #gardening #nature #getoutside

Its been a busy few weeks in the yard. One big project was to rebuild and plant our raised beds. My husband @rcusol and daughter built the new beds. Then my husband, son, and dad filled them with soil/compost. My job was to plant them. We have (lots of) sweet basil, Thai basil, purple basil, 3 kinds of tomatoes, summer squash, zucchini (courgette), jalapeño pepper, cayenne pepper, eggplant (aubergine) marjoram, parsley, Chinese long beans (red noodle beans), and bell peppers already growing. I also seeded in rainbow beets, watermelon radishes, arugula, Brussels sprouts, Chard, several kinds of lettuce/greens. We still need to lay out the soaker hoses and mulch. #getoutside #veggiegarden

Waiting for the show to start. #PPAC Thanks @tsarina222!

My parents took a road trip yesterday so my kids and I cared for this little one. The mother died shortly after childbirth, so my mom has been bottle feeding it. Look at that tail wag! A sure sign of a happy lamb. #farmlife

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