# Miss Pickerell Goes Undersea

**Author:** Ellen MacGregor
**Grade range:** Grades 4–7
**First published:** 2022
**Page count:** 76
**Genre:** Children's
**Canonical URL:** https://readinglist.school/book/miss-pickerell-goes-to-mars
**License:** [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) — please credit ReadingList.school when citing.

## About this book

Ellen MacGregor's 'Miss Pickerell Goes Undersea' is an adventure that plunges readers into the depths of the ocean, weaving science and imagination into a tapestry of underwater exploration. MacGregor's prose is crisp and animated, making complex scientific concepts accessible and engaging for young readers. As the indomitable Miss Pickerell dives beneath the waves, she encounters an array of sea life and marine phenomena, nurturing an appreciation for oceanography. The book's narrative is a product of its time, blending mid-20th century optimism about science and technology with the charm of classic children's literature. In this regard, it serves as a fascinating snapshot of the era's literary style and scientific understanding. Ellen MacGregor was known for her talent in science communi

## Where this book is assigned

### Young Reader's Choice Award (PNLA)

- **recommended** · 4th grade — [source: Pacific Northwest Library Association — Young Reader's Choice Award winners (1940-2022), via Wikipedia — 1956 Winner](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Young_Reader%27s_Choice_Award)
- **recommended** · 5th grade — [source: Pacific Northwest Library Association — Young Reader's Choice Award winners (1940-2022), via Wikipedia — 1956 Winner](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Young_Reader%27s_Choice_Award)
- **recommended** · 6th grade — [source: Pacific Northwest Library Association — Young Reader's Choice Award winners (1940-2022), via Wikipedia — 1956 Winner](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Young_Reader%27s_Choice_Award)
- **recommended** · 7th grade — [source: Pacific Northwest Library Association — Young Reader's Choice Award winners (1940-2022), via Wikipedia — 1956 Winner](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Young_Reader%27s_Choice_Award)

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