Fraught with danger, Under The Sea plunges into the icy depths of the ocean,
taking the reader in search of sunken treasure in the wreck of the SS
Desdemona. There are plenty of challenges to tackle along the way – plus some
truly terrifying experiences. From learning how to dive and exploring the reef
and the wreck, to surviving the underwater environment, coping with the
pressure and having close encounters with the weird and woderful sea-life and
the monsters from the deep, this book lets children become intrepid explorers
themselves and have their very own fantastic adventure. So do try this at home!
Be a Couch Explorer!
About the Author
Writer and broadcaster Simon Chapman is a self-confessed jungle addict, making
expeditions whenever he can. His travels have taken him to tropical forests all
over the world, from Borneo and Irian Jaya to the Amazon. The story of his
search for a mythical Giant Ape in the Bolivian rainforest, The Monster of the
Madidi, was published in 2001. He has also had numerous articles and
illustrations published in magazines in Britain and the US, including
Wanderlust, BBC Wildlife and South American Explorer, has written and recorded
for BBC Radio 4, and lectured on the organisation of jungle expeditions at the
Royal Geographical Society, of which he is a fellow. When not exploring, Simon
lives with his wife and his two young children in Lancaster where he teaches
physics in a high school.”