"Humans have explored the far reaches of the globe, from the top of Mount Everest to Badwater Basin--a stretch of land 282 feet below sea level. But for most of our time on this planet, the ocean has been a huge mystery. It's only in the last 50 years that scientists have really started studying the ocean floor, with the help of one amazing creation: Alvin the submersible. A deep-sea vessel that can safely carry three people miles below the ocean's surface, Alvin has gone on over 5,000 dives and uncovered a treasure trove of information. From tracking down lost hydrogen bombs, to exploring underwater volcanoes (known as black smokers), to capturing footage of the Titanic's watery grave, there's so much waiting to be discovered beneath the waves! Join award-winning journalist Aly Brown as she dives into the wonders of Alvin's world and see for yourself what lies in the last unexplored place on Earth"--Dust jacket flap.
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