Unfathomable: 20 Wild (But True) Stories about the Ocean (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780593904756)

Wrestle an octopus, swim through a sunken city, and discover 20 incredible-but-true stories from our unbelievable--and unpredictable--oceans. From acclaimed nonfiction writer Mary Boone comes an illustrated look at the fascinating stories that take place under (and above) the sea.

Did you know you can survive being swallowed by a whale? Or that octopus wrestling used to not just be a pastime but also an actual sport? Or, that once a town in Oregon didn't know what to do with a whale carcass that washed up on their beaches, so they...BLEW IT UP?

As strange as it sounds, those stories are 100% true. And the sea holds more secrets. Grab your snorkel and dive into 20 incredible-but-true tales of survival at sea, sunken treasures hiding under the ocean's surface, jellyfish that live forever, and so much more.

From accomplished nonfiction author Mary Boone comes an illustrated look at the unfathomable tales our oceans have to tell. Each chapter contains one story, with interview quotes and hands-on research that uncovers the science and history behind the event. You'll get facts AND more!

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

Author: Mary Boone
ISBN-10: 0593904753
ISBN-13: 9780593904756
Publisher: Bright Matter Books
Language: English
Published: 02/17/2026
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 9.10h x 7.20w x 0.70d

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 01/01/2026
School Library Journal 01/01/2026 pg. 60