The Mermaid of the Deep

Based on the life of Sylvia Earle—the first person to walk the deep ocean floor untethered—this epic story of aquatic discovery will inspire young explorers all over the world.

Sylvia loves everything about the ocean. The salt on her lips, the feeling of her toes sinking into the sand. Watching the dolphins diving through the surf, Sylvia longed for nothing more than to follow them into their underwater world and discover their secrets. But dreams don't come true . . . or do they?

Based on the life of a ground-breaking American ocean explorer, this stunningly illustrated story delves into the depths of Sylvia Earle's life, career and achievements, inspiring a new generation of aquanauts to take the plunge.