Tropical illustrations and poetic storytelling combine to make this a great introduction to underwater science for young children. Cousteau's invention of the Aqualung (the precursor to SCUBA apparatus) was driven purely by curiosity and a drive to explore under the sea - another book that celebrates wonder and it's contribution to scientific discovery! In our era of advanced underwater photography and David Attenborough documentaries, this book gives children a real insight into what it might have felt like to be the first people to discover the world under the sea.

Berne ends with Cousteau's desire to share his discoveries with young children, and his passion for inspiring care and love for the ocean and its creatures - making this a great place to start when talking about caring for our world, whether in a topic on pollution, recycling, or climate change.