The Incredible Octopus: Meet the Eight-Armed Wonder of the Sea

by Erin Spencer (Author)

The Incredible Octopus: Meet the Eight-Armed Wonder of the Sea
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade

The Incredible Octopus combines amazing photos with in-depth facts to get kids aged 7 and up excited about octopuses and the underwater world in which they live.

Readers are introduced to the fascinating biology of the octopus, from its 3 hearts and 9 brains to suction cups and how they work, and learn all about what it's like to be an octopus: how they use camouflage and ink, what they eat, and how they reproduce (nests and eggs!).

The book also explores the intelligence and playfulness of this animal--and, of course, the famous stories of octopuses who escaped their tanks. Readers will meet 13 different species of octopuses and find out what makes them unique, from the most venomous and best disguised to the deepest and coldest.

They'll also get a glimpse into exciting octopus research, technology inspired by octopuses, and ways to help conserve our oceans.

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$19.99

Review quotes

"This bright and visually-stunning book is chock full of myth-busting facts, stories of real-life scientists, and project prompts to rev readers' minds. It's perfect for libraries, elementary-school classrooms, and kids' book collections. We can't wait to use it with our own programs!"—Rosie Riveters, a nonprofit organization inspiring girls in STEM
Erin Spencer
Erin Spencer is the author of The Incredible Octopus​ and The World of Coral Reefs. She is a marine ecologist and National Geographic Explorer whose articles, photos, and videos of marine life have been featured in National Geographic, PBS, CBS Sunday Morning, and in publications of Ocean Conservancy. She is an avid public speaker and has presented to National Geographic, the World Bank, MCON, and TEDx, as well as many school groups. Originally from Maryland, she now lives in South Florida where she studies great hammerhead sharks and their prey for her PhD.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781635866285
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
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Publisher
Storey Publishing
Publication date
April 20, 2024
Series
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BISAC categories
JNF003150 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Marine Life
JNF003200 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Zoos
JNF037070 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Earth Sciences - Water (Oceans, Lakes, Etc.)
Library of Congress categories
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