Unfathomable: 20 Wild (But True) Stories about the Ocean

Unfathomable: 20 Wild (But True) Stories about the Ocean - Hardcover

$19.99
$19.99
Skip to product information
Unfathomable: 20 Wild (But True) Stories about the Ocean
  • Unfathomable: 20 Wild (But True) Stories about the Ocean
Unfathomable: 20 Wild (But True) Stories about the Ocean - Hardcover

Unfathomable: 20 Wild (But True) Stories about the Ocean - Hardcover

by Mary Boone
$19.99
$19.99

Book Overview

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.

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!

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
ISBN9780593904756
Author Mary Boone
PublisherBright Matter Books
GenreChildren and Education
FormatHardcover
PublishedFebruary 2026
LanguageENG- English
Pages192
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids
Print SizeStandard Print

Related Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction Kids

1% fer Each of the Seven Seas

Every purchase sends 7% of our profits to The Ocean Cleanup. No fine print, no opt-in — just how we sail.

Whoever Ye Be, Welcome Aboard

Queer lit, music, art, philosophy, fiction — stories for every kind of soul. Come as ye are, matey.

More by Mary Boone

Pedal Pusher: How One Woman's Bicycle Adventure Helped Change the World

Pedal Pusher: How One Woman's Bicycle Adventure Helped Change the World - Hardcover

Pedal Pusher: How One Woman's Bicycle Adventure Helped Change the World - Hardcover

By Mary Boone

About Mary Boone

Mary Boone has ridden an elephant, skydived, and eaten dozens of cricket cookies - all in the interest of research for her books and articles. She has written 60-plus nonfiction books for young readers. Mary lives in Tacoma, Washington, where she shares an office with an Airedale Terrier named Ruthie Bader. Lisa Anchin has been drawing since she could hold a pencil and making up stories since she could speak. She is often holed up in her studio stringing words together and compulsively doodling, but she also loves meeting other kidlit folks and volunteers as the Illustration Coordinator for SCBWI's Metro NY Chapter.She is the author/illustrator of THE LITTLE GREEN GIRL and THE PAPER BIRD. Lisa lives in Brooklyn with her husband, two daughters, and two studio cats.

You may also like