Unfathomable: 20 Wild (But True) Stories About the Ocean
$31.47
- Hardcover
192 pages
- Release Date
14 July 2026
Summary
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 car…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593904756 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0593904753 |
| Author: | Mary Boone, Max Temescu |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 192 |
| Release Date: | 14 July 2026 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 178mm x 229mm |
| Audience Age: | 10 |
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Critics Review
“This inviting collection of 20 real-life, truly amazing ocean experiences will appeal to curious middle-grade readers, whether they’re wildlife lovers, budding oceanographers, or against-all-odds survival-story enthusiasts.” —Booklist
“A compelling, narrative-driven collection of astonishing ocean stories.” —School Library Journal
Mary Boone
Mary Boone has ridden an elephant, jumped out of an airplane, DNA-tested salmon, and baked dozens of cricket cookies-all in the interest of research for her books and magazine articles. She’s written more than 70 nonfiction books for young readers. She loves creating the sorts of books that make readers say WOW! Mary grew up on a farm in Iowa and spent many years writing and editing for daily newspapers. She now lives in Tacoma, Washington.
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