Journey under the Arctic

Format:

Book

Title:

Journey under the Arctic

Author:

Fraioli, James O., 1968- author

ISBN:

9781534420908

9781534420915

Edition:

First Margaret K. McElderry books hardcover edition.

Publication:

New York : Margaret K. McElderry Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division, 2020.

Physical Description:

99 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 21 cm.

Series title(s):

Fabien Cousteau expeditions ;

Number in series:

General Note:

"Authors' note: Journey under the Arctic is a work of fiction based on actual expeditions and accepted ideas about the Arctic and its inhabitants"--Title page verso

Summary:

"Junior explorers Rocco and Olivia join Fabien Cousteau and his research team on an icebreaker in the Arctic Circle, seeking the rare dumbo octopus. Inserts include facts about the effects of climate change, people and animals of the Arctic, and ships that have explored the area."--Provided by publisher

Personal Subject:

Cousteau, Fabien-Comic books, strips, etc.

Cousteau, Fabien-Fiction.

Cousteau, Fabien

Subject(s):

Octopuses -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Rare animals -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Scientists -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Explorers -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Cartoons and comics.

Graphic novels.

Octopuses -- Fiction.

Rare animals -- Fiction.

Scientists -- Fiction.

Arctic regions -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Arctic regions -- Fiction.

Geographic Term:

Arctic regions -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Arctic regions -- Fiction.

Arctic Regions

Genre:

adventure story comics.

Comics (Graphic works)

Action and adventure comics

Graphic novels

Graphic novels.

Action and adventure comics.

Added Author:

St. Pierre, Joe

Holds:

Available:*

Library	Call Number	Status
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Summary

Dive into the world's coldest ocean in search of one of the rarest creatures on the planet in this second story in a series of graphic adventure novels.

Junior explorers Rocco and Olivia embark on an exciting journey into the frigid Arctic waters with famed explorer Fabien Cousteau and his research team. Together, they hope to find the rare dumbo octopus and uncover how this exceptional creature is able to live in such an extreme climate. To get there, they'll board an icebreaker to travel to the Arctic Circle, and will come face to face with polar bears, puffins, Artic hares, and more. Then they'll climb into a submersible and dive deep under the surface to see whales, narwhals, and other incredible species only found in these mysterious depths.

Join the team on this deep-sea expedition, and learn how the changing climate affects the ocean and its inhabitants, and discover what you can do to help save the planet!

Author Notes

Fabien Cousteau is the grandson of famed sea explorer Jacques Cousteau, and a third-generation ocean explorer and filmmaker. He has worked with National Geographic, Discovery, PBS, and CBS to produce ocean exploration documentaries and continues to produce environmentally-oriented content for schools, books, magazines, and newspapers. Learn more about his work at FabienCousteauOLC.org.

James O. Fraioli is a published author of twenty-five books and an award-winning filmmaker. Fraioli has traveled the globe alongside experienced guides, naturalists, and scientists, and has spent considerable time exploring and writing about the outdoors. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Aquarium and works with many environmental organizations. Learn more about his work at VesperEntertainment.com.

Joe St.Pierre has illustrated for Marvel and DC Comics, and works in the fields of intellectual property design, commercial illustration, and storyboards for animation and video games. Clients have included MTV, Discovery Channel, Nickelodeon, Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network, The New York Times , The Wall Street Journal , and PBS. Joe's publishing company, Astronaut Ink, highlights his creator-owned properties. See his work at AstronautInk.com.

Reviews (1)

Booklist Review

Fabien Cousteau, grandson to the famous explorer, and his junior helpers, Rocco and Olivia, are diving back into a new adventure, this time to the bottom of the Arctic Circle in search of an elusive species of octopus. Information and exposition are nonstop along their journey, as Fabien and his crew inform the kids on everything they're witnessing, from how to build an Inuit snow house--the explorers come upon "a special camp where [Inuit] families are recreating their old way of life"--to facts about the various wildlife native to the region. Peppered throughout the text is important commentary on climate change, as this region is changing rapidly as a result. Long lines of text are broken up by brief action sequences, like a shark scare or the taking of evasive maneuvers to avoid a whale. Illustrations are bold and colorful with sharp outlines helping to keep the focus on the action, animals, and discoveries. A welcome addition to the growing number of nonfiction, science-focused graphic novels.