Original PromptThis resource focuses on the book 'Soundings: The Story of the Remarkable Woman Who Mapped the Ocean Floor' by Hali Felt, detailing the life and contributions of Marie Tharp, a pioneering marine cartographer. It explores the process of mapping the ocean floor, highlighting the scientific term 'soundings' and its significance in cartography. The resource encourages readers to engage with the text through pre-reading questions and excerpts that illuminate both the artistic and scientific aspects of map-making. Additionally, it compares passages from Felt's work and Barry Lopez's 'The Open Lot' to explore themes of creativity, meticulousness, and the intersection of art and science in mapping efforts.