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Jacques-Yves Cousteau

    June 11, 1910 – June 25, 1997

    Jacques Cousteau was a naval officer, explorer, ecologist, and filmmaker whose life's work was dedicated to studying the sea. Though most famously known for his television programs, he also co-developed the aqua-lung and pioneered marine conservation as a political and scientific priority. Aboard the Calypso, Cousteau explored the planet's most fascinating waters, producing numerous books and films during his voyages. He referred to himself as an "oceanographic technician," but was truly a sophisticated nature lover who found a way to communicate complex scientific and biological concepts to ordinary people. His work enabled many to explore the resources of the "blue continent" and significantly popularized knowledge of underwater biology.

    Jacques-Yves Cousteau
    Jacques Cousteau's Amazon Journey
    Penguins
    The Silent World
    Jacques Cousteau
    Whales
    The Home Planet
    • The Home Planet

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Conveys the human side of space exploration, in personal accounts by astronauts and cosmonauts and a collection of color photographs taken from space that capture our planet's beauty

      The Home Planet
      4.7
    • Whales

      • 280 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
      Whales
      4.6
    • Jacques Cousteau

      • 446 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      Virtually an encyclopedia of the undersea world, this magnificent and comprehensive volume covers all aspects of life in the oceans. It is illustrated throughout with over 385 photographs, plus maps and diagrams.

      Jacques Cousteau
      4.5
    • Penguins

      • 24 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      An introduction to the penguin, the unusual bird that cannot fly because its wings are too small

      Penguins
      4.5
    • Offers an account of his exploration of the Amazon, tracing the river from its mouth to its source, detailing the ecology, wildlife and etc

      Jacques Cousteau's Amazon Journey
      4.5