: 20 Wild (But True) Stories About the Ocean
Mary Boone,
Max Temescu (Illustrated by)
Feb 17, 2026
Hardcover Paper over boards
Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Marine Life / Science & Nature / Earth Sciences / Water (Oceans, Lakes, etc.) / Environmental Science & Ecosystems
Ages 10 And Up, Grades 5 And Up
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?
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?
