1. Ten Thousand Leagues Under The Sea
Cousteau, Jacques-Yves «koo stoh, zhahk eev ยป, (1910-1997), was a French oceanographer, author, and motion-picture producer. He developed many techniques for undersea exploration. In 1943, Cousteau helped invent the aqualung. This breathing device enables a diver to move about freely under water for long periods. Cousteau also developed the first underwater diving station and an underwater observation vehicle called the diving saucer. After 1951, Cousteau explored the oceans with his research ship Calypso. He wrote books about sea life that have been translated into many languages. These...
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