This volume tells the story of Jacques Cousteau, the legendary explorer who discovered the wonders of the underwater world, so close to our lives up to then, and yet so unknown. This exciting epic is narrated by Philippe, Commander Cousteau s younger son, and in it we will read about his father s inventions and exciting expeditions aboard the Calypso. We will aslo learn about the majestic creatures he came to meet in his travels and the dangers these creatures fase on account of the human species invasive and destructive habits.

Both the register of the narrative and the style of the images are appropriate for schoolchildren between 8 and 11 years old.

The text and the images make sure to deal with pedagogical threads that traverse the characters scope of activity, both for family readings at home and at school, supporting the educational program.

Additionally, throughout the narrative the reader will find all the information necessary to appropriately situate the figure in a socio-historical context.