Jennifer Berne

A boy rides a bicycle down a dusty road. But in his mind, he envisions himself traveling at a speed beyond imagining, on a beam of light. This brilliant mind will one day offer up some of the most revolutionary ideas ever conceived. Full color.

Before Jacques Cousteau became a famous ocean explorer, he was just a curious boy living in France who loved the sea. He spent his days dreaming of breathing beneath the rolling waves and swimming as gracefully as a fish. He wanted nothing more than to become a true manfish and uncover the mysteries hidden in the deep blue ocean. This inspiring biography traces Jacques Cousteau's incredible journey from a young dreamer to an internationally renowned champion of the seas. Driven by a unique mix of curiosity and brilliant ingenuity, he invented new ways to explore underwater worlds that no one had ever seen before. You will dive alongside him as he swims with sea turtles, discovers glowing fish, and captures the beauty of the ocean on film. With poetic language and gorgeous, sweeping illustrations that convey the vastness of the underwater world, this true story celebrates the thrill of discovery. It is a powerful reminder of how one person's childhood passion can lead to a lifetime of protecting our planet's greatest wonders.