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Fabien Cousteau Expeditions #2
Journey under the Arctic
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!
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!
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112 pages, Hardcover
Published March 17, 2020
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July 4, 2020
Fabien Cousteau Expeditions: Journey Under the Arctic by James O. Fraioli, illustrated by Joe St. Pierre, 100 pages. GRAPHIC NOVEL Margaret K. McElderry Books (Simon and Schuster), 2020. $13.
Content: G
BUYING ADVISORY: EL – OPTIONAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Two junior explorers go into the deep Arctic waters with explorer Fabien Cousteau. They explore the ice and its animals before taking a submersible to the depths of the ocean floor in search of a dumbo octopus. While below the ice, they meet other arctic creatures and give facts about those animals.
I felt like the premise of the two explorers being in the Arctic was confusing (maybe it's introduced in the first book?) and too many story lines were going on mixed with the facts. The illustrations are comic book type coloring and facial expressions. I enjoyed the nonfiction parts of the books, but as for the submersible I wasn’t sure what was true and what was part of the story. There are three different ideas going on throughout the book and it made for a jumbled read.
Reviewer, C. Peterson
https://kissthebookjr.blogspot.com/20...
Content: G
BUYING ADVISORY: EL – OPTIONAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Two junior explorers go into the deep Arctic waters with explorer Fabien Cousteau. They explore the ice and its animals before taking a submersible to the depths of the ocean floor in search of a dumbo octopus. While below the ice, they meet other arctic creatures and give facts about those animals.
I felt like the premise of the two explorers being in the Arctic was confusing (maybe it's introduced in the first book?) and too many story lines were going on mixed with the facts. The illustrations are comic book type coloring and facial expressions. I enjoyed the nonfiction parts of the books, but as for the submersible I wasn’t sure what was true and what was part of the story. There are three different ideas going on throughout the book and it made for a jumbled read.
Reviewer, C. Peterson
https://kissthebookjr.blogspot.com/20...
March 18, 2020
I did have the pleasure of reading the first book in this series, but that is by no means necessary before diving into this one.
The authors dive off into the undersea (and a bit on land and ice too) of the arctic. The novel begins with a wonderful hook as it starts back in history with an ship, which was stuck in the ice and the crew didn't survive. From here, it races into more present day and an expedition up to the arctic with a few small adventures along the way.
The comic illustrations are nicely done, which is surprising considering the source. That end deserves a big thumbs up, flows well and offers everything it should.
The tale itself covers a large range as all sorts of creatures are discovered, shown in illustrated form, and accompanied by many details concerning everything from physical aspects to living habits. For sea life friends, there is a ton of useful information...and even involves creatures not every one has heard about. There are even extra tidbits about igloo building, inuit lifestyles and even other interesting facts. So, on the science and information end, this book is a gem.
As a graphic novel, it is an interesting attempt to bring across the information in a way young readers can connect with. The information is brought across in an understandable form, and with the graphics, it is eye-catching. Unfortunately, it didn't grab completely, though. While the first hook is great, it drops completely away. The explores make interesting discoveries and learn a lot, but there's very little drive to push any sort of plot forward. It becomes a travel with tons of interesting information...but just that. Which I found too bad because with a little more story and clear direction, even more reluctant readers might be really grabbed. Still, it is a nice non-fiction read and readers will learn tons about life in the arctic and under it.
I received a complimentary copy and found it fun to gaze through and learned quite a bit, too.
The authors dive off into the undersea (and a bit on land and ice too) of the arctic. The novel begins with a wonderful hook as it starts back in history with an ship, which was stuck in the ice and the crew didn't survive. From here, it races into more present day and an expedition up to the arctic with a few small adventures along the way.
The comic illustrations are nicely done, which is surprising considering the source. That end deserves a big thumbs up, flows well and offers everything it should.
The tale itself covers a large range as all sorts of creatures are discovered, shown in illustrated form, and accompanied by many details concerning everything from physical aspects to living habits. For sea life friends, there is a ton of useful information...and even involves creatures not every one has heard about. There are even extra tidbits about igloo building, inuit lifestyles and even other interesting facts. So, on the science and information end, this book is a gem.
As a graphic novel, it is an interesting attempt to bring across the information in a way young readers can connect with. The information is brought across in an understandable form, and with the graphics, it is eye-catching. Unfortunately, it didn't grab completely, though. While the first hook is great, it drops completely away. The explores make interesting discoveries and learn a lot, but there's very little drive to push any sort of plot forward. It becomes a travel with tons of interesting information...but just that. Which I found too bad because with a little more story and clear direction, even more reluctant readers might be really grabbed. Still, it is a nice non-fiction read and readers will learn tons about life in the arctic and under it.
I received a complimentary copy and found it fun to gaze through and learned quite a bit, too.
November 4, 2020
Journey Under the Arctic is an exciting ride along with one of science’s eminent explorers. Along the way, kids will learn about dozens of cold climate creatures and some of their specific abilities that help them in this frigid region. Climate control is a topic very dear to Fabien and he teaches his junior expeditioners as much as he can, including small things they can do now that will have a big effect on the planet. The Arctic is one region suffering because of climate change. Polar bears lack the food they need, the polar ice caps are melting, taking with it lots of living space these creatures need.
The journey for the rare dumbo octopus, which has fins on each side of its head and looks nothing like the octopus we imagine, is an exciting trip deep into the sea and into a cave. Kids will learn about this illusive creature and get a chance to understand how difficult it can be to study some of these very deep-sea creatures. They will learn in a non-intrusive manner, never knowing they are having a lesson while they read the exciting text.
The series is perfect for middle grade age kids interested in the world around them and, really, what kid is not interested. Kids can imagine themselves on these adventures as one of the junior expeditioners. When the Sedna loses its power, the tension these explorers are under can be felt, along with the relief when the power returns. Being 5000 feet down into the Arctic Ocean, in a cave, is not the time to lose power. Fabien explains how crushing the underwater sea would be if they left the submersible, which is pressurized.
Written as a graphic novel, the reading is quick and fun. Reluctant readers will enjoy this format in addition to any child interested in sea creatures and the environment. Journey Under the Arctic is the second in the Fabien Cousteau Expedition series. The first was the Great White Shark Adventure.
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The journey for the rare dumbo octopus, which has fins on each side of its head and looks nothing like the octopus we imagine, is an exciting trip deep into the sea and into a cave. Kids will learn about this illusive creature and get a chance to understand how difficult it can be to study some of these very deep-sea creatures. They will learn in a non-intrusive manner, never knowing they are having a lesson while they read the exciting text.
The series is perfect for middle grade age kids interested in the world around them and, really, what kid is not interested. Kids can imagine themselves on these adventures as one of the junior expeditioners. When the Sedna loses its power, the tension these explorers are under can be felt, along with the relief when the power returns. Being 5000 feet down into the Arctic Ocean, in a cave, is not the time to lose power. Fabien explains how crushing the underwater sea would be if they left the submersible, which is pressurized.
Written as a graphic novel, the reading is quick and fun. Reluctant readers will enjoy this format in addition to any child interested in sea creatures and the environment. Journey Under the Arctic is the second in the Fabien Cousteau Expedition series. The first was the Great White Shark Adventure.
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April 23, 2020
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 for this fabulous graphic novel that incorporates fiction and nonfiction elements. I love how it inspires curiosity about the natural world!!
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This second graphic novel in the Fabian Cousteau adventure series is SO GOOD. A scientific exploration ship is headed to the Arctic with the goal of learning more about the dumbo octopus (named for its iconic fins that look like Dumbo’s ears) and how it adapts to extreme cold temperatures. .
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Along the way, the student researchers learn about ways to combat climate change, traditional practices of the Inuit, as well as special characteristics of various Arctic animals. For instance, did you know that a narwhal’s horn has millions of nerve endings that help it detect temperature changes? Amazing! Vivid color illustrations and frequent action sequences make this text highly engaging. Highly recommended for grades 3+
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This second graphic novel in the Fabian Cousteau adventure series is SO GOOD. A scientific exploration ship is headed to the Arctic with the goal of learning more about the dumbo octopus (named for its iconic fins that look like Dumbo’s ears) and how it adapts to extreme cold temperatures. .
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Along the way, the student researchers learn about ways to combat climate change, traditional practices of the Inuit, as well as special characteristics of various Arctic animals. For instance, did you know that a narwhal’s horn has millions of nerve endings that help it detect temperature changes? Amazing! Vivid color illustrations and frequent action sequences make this text highly engaging. Highly recommended for grades 3+
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April 27, 2020
Interesting facts, but too much going on and it felt jumbled.
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