Unfathomable: 20 Wild But True Stories About the Ocean

<b>Wrestle an octopus, swim through a sunken city, and discover 20 incredible-but-true stories from our unbelievable—and unpredictable—oceans. From acclaimed nonfiction writer Mary Boone comes an illustrated look at the fascinating stories that take place under (and above) the sea.</b><br><br>Did you know you can survive being swallowed by a whale? Or that octopus wrestling used to not just be a pastime but also an actual sport? <i>Or,</i> that once a town in Oregon didn''t know what to do with a whale carcass that washed up on their beaches, so they...BLEW IT UP?<br><br>As strange as it sounds, those stories are 100% true. And the sea holds more secrets. Grab your snorkel and dive into 20 incredible-but-true tales of survival at sea, sunken treasures hiding under the ocean''s surface, jellyfish that live forever, and so much more.<br><br>From accomplished nonfiction author Mary Boone comes an illustrated look at the unfathomable tales our oceans have to tell. Each chapter contains one story, with interview quotes and hands-on research that uncovers the science and history behind the event. You’ll get facts AND more!<br><br><b>A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection</b>