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

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. AGES: 7 to 10 AUTHOR: 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. SELLING POINTS: . Octopuses are perennially popular. Of over 2,000 articles published on Ocean Conservancy’s website, the top two performing posts are about octopuses and their relatives. Over 75% of those views come from Google search, indicating there is public interest in learning more about cephalopods. Octopuses have also seen a surge in popularity recently with the Netflix special My Octopus Teacher . Explores in-depth science in a fun and approachable way for middle readers, with captivating deep-sea photography and illustrations. Other octopus books for kids tend to be picture books about octopus escapes or cheap paperbacks with only limited scientific information . Author Erin Spencer is a marine ecologist and a National Geographic Explorer dedicated to educational outreach about oceans through school programs, writing, and photography

Format: Hardback
Pages: 72
Imprint: Storey Publishing LLC
Publication date: 02/05/2024