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

Unfathomable: 20 Wild (But True) Stories About the Ocean by Mary Boone and Max Temescu invites you to 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? Additionally, once a town in Oregon faced a problem with a whale carcass that washed up on their beaches, leading them to... blow it up?

As strange as these tales sound, they are 100% true. The sea holds many 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 tell. Each chapter contains one story, featuring interview quotes and hands-on research that uncover the science and history behind each event. You'll get facts and more!

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection