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Name: Oceanology
Author: Emily Hawkins

Science and adventure collide in "Oceanology," a child‑friendly narrative framed as the journal of Zoticus de Lesseps. Set during a 1863 voyage with the famed Captain Nemo, the story shows an ill‑fated expedition into the ocean’s depths. Readers follow the thrilling underwater exploration aboard a submarine, encountering mythical Atlantis, strange sea specimens, and the perils of deep‑sea travel—all presented in a diary style that invites both imagination and curiosity. The book blends journal entries with vivid, toy‑like imagery, appealing to young readers drawn to adventure, science, and the wonders beneath the waves.

First publish date: 2009

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Emily Hawkins

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