Jacques Cousteau

by Kristin Petrie

Overview

Examines the life and accomplishments of the French oceanographer, describing his work studying and filming the undersea world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781532197277
Publisher:	Checkerboard Library
Publication date:	12/15/2021
Series:	World Explorers
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.80(w) x 7.87(h) x 0.32(d)
Lexile:	750L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

Jacques Cousteau 4

Childhood 6

School and Navy 8

A New Calling 10

Spying 12

The Aqua-Lung 14

Brilliant Colors 18

The Calypso 20

Environmentalist 22

Later Years 24

The Legend 26

Timeline 28

Glossary 30

Saying It 31

Online Resources 31

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2022

Gr 4–6—These six volumes relate the lives and accomplishments of various explorers. Readers learn of Cabot's and Cartier's explorations of Canada, Balboa's and de Soto's adventures in Latin America, Drake's voyages, and Cousteau's pursuit of sea exploration. Information provided is factual without resorting to hagiography; some considered Drake a pirate, and Balboa conquered the Incan people. Cousteau's biography is the most positive, with an emphasis on his inventions and concern for the environment. Apart from the volume on Cousteau, which features photographs, the texts are accompanied by unremarkable illustrations. These standard biographies are hardly extraordinary, but, as the individuals are usually included in curriculums, they will suffice. VERDICT Average biographical fare for this age group. These volumes should be considered where newer materials are needed.

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