From the Publisher
Jacques Cousteau was the world's ambassador of the oceans. His
popular TV series brought whales, otters, and dolphins right into
people's living rooms. Now, in this exciting picturebook biography,
Dan Yaccarino introduces young readers to the man behind the
snorkel.
From the first moment he got a glimpse of what lived under the
ocean's waves, Cousteau was hooked. And so he set sail aboard the
Calypso to see the sea. He and his team of scientists invented
diving equipment and waterproof cameras. They made films and
televisions shows and wrote books so they could share what they
learned. The oceans were a vast unexplored world, and Cousteau
became our guide. And when he saw that pollution was taking its
toll on the seas, Cousteau became our guide in how to protect the
oceans as well.
From the Jacket
Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, February 1,
2009:
"Cousteau's enduring fascination with the sea comes
through clearly, and can't help sparking similar feelings in
readers."
Review, The New York Times Book Review, May 10,
2009:
"[A] timely gift to the children-and many parents-who are
too young to know the adventures of Captain Cousteau and his ship,
Calypso."
About the Book
Jacques Cousteau was the world's ambassador of the oceans. His popular TV series brought whales, otters, and dolphins right into people's living rooms. Now, in this exciting picture book biography, Yaccarino introduces young readers to the man behind the snorkel. Full color.
Format: Picture Books
Dimensions: 40 Pages, 9.06 × 12.2 × 0 in
Published: March 24, 2009
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Language: English
The following ISBNs are associated with this title:
ISBN - 10: 0375855734
ISBN - 13: 9780375855733
