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March 17, 2010 Since 1922 |
Dive into ‘Hidden Under the Sea’
By JoAn Martin
Baytown Sun Published August 15, 2004 Kent, Peter. “Hidden Under the Sea: The World Beneath the Waves.” New York. Dutton Children’s Books. 2001. Hardback. 33 pages. $17.99.
Peter Kent’s beautiful picture book is filled with interesting facts and exciting stories. The reader learns that the earth’s surface is 75 percent water, and there are mountains that rival Mount Everest beneath the waves.
Years ago, people dreamed of living underwater, but devices such as the diving bell and the aqua lung made it possible for limited times.
Sea legends of monsters, the history of whale hunting and underwater treasure hunts are illustrated by the author in intricate detail. Sidebars contain historical anecdotes.
Divided into chapters, “Hidden Under the Sea” offers facts on every aspect of the oceans. We read about the “celebrities” in the history of the submarine. Kent calls the sub the most dangerous creature of the deep with the capacity of devastating entire continents with the nuclear missiles that it carries.
Ever wondered how underwater tunnels are built? A fascinating study explains the possibility of constructing submerged subways.
Huge tunnel boring machines are brought into caves the size of small cathedrals —550 feet long, 70 feet wide and 50 feet high.
An added feature asks the reader to search the pictures for living creatures, Thermos bottles, even a parrot and a cat. A glossary helps the novice know the seaworthy terms.
Kent loves the sea, but has no desire to dive beneath it — except in his imagination.
“Hidden Under the Sea” is an entertaining and informative book for anyone who has ever looked at the vast oceans and wondered what was beneath the surface. This nonfiction book would be a valuable asset to anyone’s library.
JoAn Martin reviews children’s books for The Baytown Sun. E-mail her at josbook(at)mindspring.com.
Baytown Sun Published August 15, 2004 Kent, Peter. “Hidden Under the Sea: The World Beneath the Waves.” New York. Dutton Children’s Books. 2001. Hardback. 33 pages. $17.99.
Peter Kent’s beautiful picture book is filled with interesting facts and exciting stories. The reader learns that the earth’s surface is 75 percent water, and there are mountains that rival Mount Everest beneath the waves.
Years ago, people dreamed of living underwater, but devices such as the diving bell and the aqua lung made it possible for limited times.
Sea legends of monsters, the history of whale hunting and underwater treasure hunts are illustrated by the author in intricate detail. Sidebars contain historical anecdotes.
Divided into chapters, “Hidden Under the Sea” offers facts on every aspect of the oceans. We read about the “celebrities” in the history of the submarine. Kent calls the sub the most dangerous creature of the deep with the capacity of devastating entire continents with the nuclear missiles that it carries.
Ever wondered how underwater tunnels are built? A fascinating study explains the possibility of constructing submerged subways.
Huge tunnel boring machines are brought into caves the size of small cathedrals —550 feet long, 70 feet wide and 50 feet high.
An added feature asks the reader to search the pictures for living creatures, Thermos bottles, even a parrot and a cat. A glossary helps the novice know the seaworthy terms.
Kent loves the sea, but has no desire to dive beneath it — except in his imagination.
“Hidden Under the Sea” is an entertaining and informative book for anyone who has ever looked at the vast oceans and wondered what was beneath the surface. This nonfiction book would be a valuable asset to anyone’s library.
JoAn Martin reviews children’s books for The Baytown Sun. E-mail her at josbook(at)mindspring.com.