Manfish

Written by Jennifer Berne

A curious boy's love for the ocean leads to a life of exploration and advocacy.

4.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,900 ratings

34 pages· 1,234 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Discover the journey of Jacques Cousteau, a curious boy whose fascination with the ocean propels him into a life of underwater exploration and advocacy. This illustrated biography captures his transformation from a young dreamer into a renowned oceanographer, revealing how his early passion for filming and the sea shaped his destiny. Dive into a world where curiosity meets adventure, and explore how one man's love for the ocean inspired a lifetime of discovery and environmental stewardship. What challenges did he face, and how did his childhood dreams influence his groundbreaking work?

From the publisher

Poetic text and full color paintings combine to create a portrait of the internationally known oceanographer as a curious little boy whose love of the ocean inspired him to grow up to become a champion of the seas.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 34
Words: 1,234
Reading age: 6–9
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD800L

Themes & topics

Books about science Books about the environment Books about inventions Books about 20th century Books about science and technology

What readers & critics say

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“I love books that read like a story but are biographies! The illustrations in this book were nice, and the material was interesting. It was a little long for my 18-month-old, but my three-year-old had no problem staying engaged.”

Lauren Hancock

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