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Deep dive into deep sea : exploring the most mysterious levels of the ocean / by Flannery, Tim F.(Tim Fridtjof),1956-; Caldwell, Sam(Illustrator);
"Internationally renowned author and scientist Tim Flannery explores the most remote and mysterious levels of Earth's oceans. Who is the giant squid's mortal enemy? Can you see ghosts in the deep sea? What in the world is a headless chicken monster? Tim Flannery has the answers. In this informed and accessible book, he takes readers on a journey into the darkest depths of this unchartered realm to learn about the incredible creatures living there. Divided into sections that focus on the various depths of the ocean, readers can navigate their way through the sea while being guided by anecdotes from Tim's own personal experiences. From hairy sea devils and goblin sharks to entire ecosystems within whale carcasses, he uncovers fascinating and bizarre facts about this enchanting place and the slippery, scaly, and strange creatures that live there. Packed with vibrant illustrations and snappy engaging text, Deep Dive into Deep Sea will enthrall, enlighten, and capture the imaginations and passions of young oceanographers"--Provided by publisher.Ages 9-12 yearsLSC
Subjects: Ocean; Marine animals; Fishes;

Last breath [videorecording] / by Brooks, David,1969-film producer,screenwriter.; Cole, Finn,1995-actor.; Gallagher, Kelly,film producer.; Harrelson, Woody,actor.; LaFortune, Mitchell,screenwriter.; Liu, Simu,1989-actor.; Parkinson, Alex,film director,screenwriter.; Dark Castle Entertainment (Firm),production company.; Elevation Pictures,film distributor.; Longshot Films,production company.;
Edited by Tania Goding; director of photography Nick Remy Matthews.Woody Harrelson, Simu Liu, Finn Cole, Cliff Curtis.A heart-pounding film that follows seasoned deep-sea divers as they battle the raging elements to rescue their crewmate trapped hundreds of feet below the ocean's surface. Based on a true story, Last Breath is an electrifying story about teamwork, resilience, and a race against time to do the impossible.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG-13; for brief strong language.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Thrillers (Motion pictures); Feature films.; Allcock, Duncan; Lemons, Chris; Yuasa, David; Deep diving; Diving accidents; Male friendship; Rescues; Saturation diving; Survival;
For private home use only.

Aristotle and Dante dive into the waters of the world / by Sáenz, Benjamin Alire.;
"Aristotle and Dante continue their journey to manhood in this achingly romantic, tender tale set against the backdrop of the AIDS epidemic in 1980s America. In Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, two boys fell in love. Now they must learn what it means to stay in love-and to build their relationship in a world that doesn't seem to want them to exist. In their senior year at two different schools, the boys find ways to spend time together, like a camping road trip they take in the desert. Ari is haunted by his incarcerated older brother and by the images he sees on the nightly news of gay men dying from AIDS. Tragedy feels like his destiny, but can he forge his own path and create a life where he can not only survive, but thrive?"--Provided by publisher.Ages 14 up.LSC
Subjects: High school seniors; Gays; Families; Mexican Americans; Loss (Psychology);

Jabari jumps / by Cornwall, Gaia.;
LSC
Subjects: Courage; Swimming; Diving;

In oceans deep : courage, innovation, and adventure beneath the waves / by Streever, Bill,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Oceanography.; Deep diving.; Underwater physiology.; Underwater exploration.; Submarines (Ships);

Into the planet : my life as a cave diver / by Heinerth, Jill,author,narrator.;
Taking you to places where no one has ever gone before, and blending memoir, adventure and science, 'Into the Planet' is a riveting account of one of the most dangerous yet exhilarating pursuits in the world - diving to the centre of the earth - from a groundbreaking cave diver. Heinerth lives in Ottawa, ON. A Dewey Diva Pick.
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; Heinerth, Jill.; Cave divers; Cave diving.;

Wrecked : a deep dive into the world's most famous shipwrecks / by Siegel, Rebecca.; Gray, Howard(Howard Willem Ian);
A visual exploration of the world's most famous shipwrecks, including the Titanic, Odysseus, and Endurance.
Subjects: Shipwrecks;

Night diver / by Lowell, Elizabeth,1944-;
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Deep diving; Family-owned business enterprises;

The art of not breathing / by Alexander, Sarah.;
"Since her twin brother, Eddie, drowned five years ago, sixteen-year-old Elsie Main has tried to remember what really happened that fateful day on the beach. When cute, mysterious Tay introduces Elsie to the world of freediving, she vows to find the answers she seeks at the bottom of the sea"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Grief; Dysfunctional families; Secrecy; Skin diving;

Parenting like an Australian : one family's quest to fight fear and dive into a better, braver life / by Cave, Damien,author.; revision of:Cave, Damien.Into the rip.;
Includes bibliographical references.When Damien and his wife Diana decided to move their family to Sydney, they were confronted with new ideas that were deeply at odds with the American mindset of careful, optimized parenting. So Damien set out to understand why his Australian neighbours seemed happier without the urge to keep their children from tears, potential injury, and failure. Eventually, he learned that risk - physical or social - is extremely valuable. Risk is something we can get better at managing and it's something that can help our kids grow into strong, brave, happy adults.
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Cave, Damien.; Cave, Damien; Americans; National characteristics, Australian.; Parenting;

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