The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau
by Dan Yaccarino · Grade K-3 · Ages Ages 5-8
This bright picture-book biography introduces Jacques Cousteau as a curious boy who loved the sea, movies, and inventing. It shows how his wonder about the ocean helped him become an explorer who wanted people to see and protect the underwater world.
Key vocabulary
Undersea means under the ocean or sea. An undersea world can be full of fish, coral, and plants.
An explorer is someone who travels to learn about new places. Jacques Cousteau explored the ocean.
An inventor is a person who creates something new. Inventors use ideas, tools, and lots of trying.
An ocean is a huge body of salty water. Oceans cover much of Earth.
Diving means going down into water, often to swim or look around. Divers may use special gear to breathe.
A camera is a tool that takes pictures or movies. Cousteau used cameras to show people life under the sea.
Marine means having to do with the sea. Marine animals include whales, fish, and sea turtles.
Conservation means taking care of nature so it stays healthy. It helps protect animals, plants, and their homes.