Octopus and Squid (Undersea Encounters) [Library Binding]

Mary Jo Rhodes (Author), David Hall (Author, Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2005 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up

Experience an underwater adventure! From sea dragons to octopuses, from coral reefs to kelp forests, from predators of the sea to animal defenses, the Undersea Encounters series takes young readers to ocean depths like never before. The series has been praised by the National Science Teachers Association for its "fabulous images" and for its potential to "spark a deeper interest in marine science." More than any other series, Undersea Encounters paints a complete and fascinating picture of the marine environment. A natural fit for the 3rd to 5th grade curriculums. Each book has been vetted by a recognized expert in that particular field. Includes quick facts, sidebars, glossary, index, and a bibliography of books and websites for further learning.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...rich with captioned photographs...introduces the creatures of the sea with clear, graceful writing." -- National Science Teachers Association website - May 18,2006

From the Publisher

Did you know that octopuses are thought to be the most intelligent invertebrates? You can stare at an octopus and it may stare back at you--something you can't do with any other invertebrate. You probably wouldn't give a clam a name. It's an animal that really doesn't have much personality! But octopuses, fellow mollusks, have been given names by their keepers in aquariums because they do sometimes seem to possess distinct personalities. Octopuses can also morph into almost any shape and change their color to match practically any background. They really are the superheroes of the undersea world!

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Library Binding: 48 pages
• Publisher: Children's Press(CT) (September 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0516243942
• ISBN-13: 978-0516243948
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,873,704 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Octopuses and Squids, March 28, 2009

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Joann 101 (California) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Octopuses and Squids (Undersea Encounters) (Paperback)

I purchased this book for my grandson (8 yrs old) who is very much interested in octopuses and squids. He was delighted to get the book and started reading it immediately. His one comment was the author repeats himself which he did. However, overall, my grandson liked the book.

3.0 out of 5 stars For kids from 7 - 9, January 26, 2009

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Jose Fernando Perez-vigo Fdez (Madrid (Spain) EU) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Octopuses and Squids (Undersea Encounters) (Paperback)

Easy reading, nice photographs... introduces the cephalopods to kids from 7 to 9 y/old. Descriptions are short and clear, and the book answer the key basic questions regarding cephalopods. What are they? How they live? Wich different species are today? Reccomended.