A01=Deirdre Laide
A12=Carlos Velez
anthropology
Author_Carlos Velez
Author_Deirdre Laide
Category=YB
endurance
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explorers
history
marine life
ocean
oceanography
oceans
shackleton
shipwrecks
titantic
treasure
Product details
- ISBN 9781668944882
- Weight: 502g
- Dimensions: 249 x 287mm
- Publication Date: 26 Aug 2025
- Publisher: Tilbury House,U.S.
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
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Dive below the surface and explore famous and infamous shipwrecks along with the intrepid scientists, divers, and treasure hunters who found the ships' final resting places. From the Titanic to Shackleton's Endurance, this lyrical story illuminates the tragedies that brought these ships down as well as the scientific techniques, dedicated scientists, and lucky breaks that ultimately led to their discoveries. Sidebars filled with facts and robust backmatter make this book perfect for curious, adventurous readers.
Deirdre Laide is a teacher of young children, with a particular interest in social-emotional learning, nature, biodiversity, sustainability, and animal conservation. She adores writing fiction and lyrical non-fiction that create space for deeper discussions on important topics. This is her debut picture book. She lives in Ireland.
Carlos Vélez Aguilera was born and lives in Mexico City. He has been a professional illustrator for more than twelve years. He is a graduate of the National School of Plastic Arts of the National University Autonomous of Mexico. He has illustrated books for various publishers in Mexico and the United States and won a number of awards.
