The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteauby Dan Yaccarino
Although Jacques was a sickly boy when he was young, he did not accept the thought of a future with limitations. He swam in the ocean to build his strength and discovered that the ocean and its inhabitants fascinated him. Besides his love of the ocean, he loved to build things and take apart things just to see how they worked. This combination of intrigue, determination, and wonder shaped Jacques into the famous underwater explorer, inventor, and protector that the world remembers today.
The simplistic text in this book introduces young readers to the amazing underwater scientist while highlighting the characteristics needed for success in any field. Yaccarino's vibrant illustrations capture undersea life and draw the reader into Cousteau's world. Facts are presented in easily accessible text, while quotes from Cousteau give the reader a deeper glimpse into his personality.
2010-2011 Texas Bluebonnet Award nominee
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