By Mary Boone
Library edition
Publisher Penguin Random House Imprint Random House ISBN9780593904787
Unfathomable: 20 Wild (But True) Stories About the Ocean
21.6
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? Or, 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?
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.
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
Selected sources. Glossary. Full-color illustrations.
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High-Interest Nonfiction Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
High-Interest Nonfiction Middle Plus
High-Interest Nonfiction Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
For Grades 5-8
This collection features high-interest nonfiction titles selected to spark curiosity and invite exploration. Selections cover a range of compelling real-world topics, including history, science, and biography, through visually rich presentation and accessible, story-driven approaches designed to encourage browsing, discovery, and conversation, as well as sustained reading.
Interests
Nonfiction, Biographies, STEAM, History, Reluctant Readers, Adventure, Pop Culture
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Jailbreak at Alcatraz: Frank Morris and the Anglin Brothers' Great Escape: Unsolved Case FilesHigh-Interest Nonfiction Middle Plus
September 2021
POTENTIALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
Crime: General,Violence: General
17.85
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The Deadliest #2: Deadliest Hurricanes Then and NowHigh-Interest Nonfiction Middle Plus
February 2022
POTENTIALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
Discrimination: Racial Insensitivity/Racism,Social Issue: Harsh Realities of Life,Violence: Death
17.85
