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As quoted in this biography by Dan Yaccarino, Jacques Cousteau states, “The best way to observe a fish is to become a fish.” Jacques Cousteau was a weak child and turned to the ocean and swimming to develop strength. His love of tinkering led him to discover how things worked. As he became an adult these two interests lead him on his life’s journey to learn about the oceans and the life teaming within by inventing equipment to aid in man’s exploration of the seas. In other words, he found a way to “become a fish”. Dan Yaccarino’s words and art introduce this explorer and environmentalist to a new generation so they too can enjoy //The Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau.//  [|**BOOK TRAILER**] by author/ illustrator [|**Dan Yaccarino**] media type="youtube" key="1QjQ-t2am6s?fs=1" height="385" width="480" ** Inventions of Jacques Cousteau and his family:

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 * [[image:kids-book-club:AquaLung1958_1.JPG width="396" height="300" caption="Click the Aqua-lung to learn more!" link="http://www.cousteau.org/technology/aqua-lung"]] ||
 * Click the Aqua-lung to learn more! ||

**Click the image below to take you to more Fabien Cousteau photos** Fabien Cousteau, wearing a full-face SuperMask designed by his father Jean-Michel, takes a close look at a jellyfish in Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary. Photo credit: **©** Carrie Vonderhaar, Ocean Futures Society and KQED

 **View:** [| Ocean video clips] from Disney's Ocean web site
 * Cousteau film "**[|Silent World]**"** documentary. View this 50 minute video to learn more about Jacques Cousteau's work

** Learn more about the amazing life of Jacques Cousteau  ** [|**Kid friendly biography**] of Jacques Cousteau (Cousteau Kids Online)
 * [|Kid friendly biography]** of Jacques Cousteau (Pitara Kids Network)
 * [|My Hero project]** **:** Jacques Cousteau biographical information

 ** Interactive activities: VIsit** [|**Cousteau Kids**] for ocean adventure activities. (Cousteau Kids Online)


 * Visit [|Ocean Life for Kids]** Interactive ocean life learning activities