cousteau, jacques

Examines the life and accomplishments of the French oceanographer, describing his work studying and filming the undersea world.

A comprehensive biography of French explorer and scientist, Jacques Cousteau, that chronicles his personal and professional life, work with the French resistance during World War II, and extensive underwater research.

A pictorial biography of Jacques Cousteau, covering his adventures aboard "Calypso" with his team of scientists, diving equipment, and waterproof cameras, and work to protect the oceans from pollution.

"An oceanographer, conservationist, and inventor, Jacques Cousteau was a pioneering sea explorer. Historic photos and easy-to-read text take readers into the ... [explorer's] life. Zoom in even deeper with quick stats, a timeline, and bolded glossary terms"--Amazon.com.

A brief biography on the life and career of French ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau.

The author offers insight into the life and work of his father, French oceanographer Jacques Cousteau, discussing his childhood, time at sea with his family, and legacy.

"Describes Jacques Cousteau's life and the invention of the aqua lung"--Provided by publisher.

As co-inventor of the Aqualung, the author chronicles the early days of underwater exploration, and testing, inspection of shipwrecks, and sea caves.

Biography of Jacques Cousteau, who was an underwater explorer, inventor, author, filmmaker and environmentalist. The first to photograph and film underwater life, he traveled around the world in his famous ship "Calypso" with his family and crew to explore shipwrecks and sea creatures. Cousteau introduced the world to the mysteries of the ocean and inspired generations of marine biologists, undersea divers and environmentalists.

A pictorial biography of Jacques Cousteau, covering his adventures aboard "Calypso" with his team of scientists, diving equipment, and waterproof cameras, and work to protect the oceans from pollution.