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Octopus Ocean

Geniuses of the Deep

February 11, 2025 | Children's hardcover
ISBN: 9781459838956
$24.95
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Description

?"Vivid and fascinating...Budding scientists and animal lovers will keep this stellar title in full-circulation as they learn the mysteries and history of octopuses."--School Library Journal, starred review

With their blue blood, big brains and eight arms, octopuses are dramatically different from any other being.

Octopuses are masters of camouflage and known for their incredible escapes from tight spots. New research shows that they are highly intelligent creatures, and while they prefer to be alone, they will interact with humans and display unique personality traits.

In Octopus Ocean, discover the mysteries and histories of octopuses big and small--their biology, habitat and habits--and explore the top threats to their future, including warming oceans, over-fishing and pollution.

The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

About this Author

Mark Leiren-Young is an award-winning author, screenwriter, playwright and filmmaker. He is the author of three books about whales for children: Orcas Everywhere: The Mystery and History of Killer Whales (which was short-listed for a Red Cedar Book Award and the Information Book Award and won the City of Victoria Children's Book Prize), Orcas of the Salish Sea and Big Whales, Small World (which were all commended as selections for the 2020 CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens). He has also written two books about sharks, including Sharks Forever: The Mystery and History of the Planet's Perfect Predator (which was commended as an Honor Book for the 2023 Green Earth Book Award) and Big Sharks, Small World. He has written TV shows for young viewers for Netflix, CBC, ABC, BBC Kids and PBS. He wrote, directed and produced the award-winning documentary The Hundred-Year-Old Whale. Mark hosts the podcast Skaana, sharing ocean stories, and is actively involved in the fight for the survival of the endangered southern resident orcas. He lives in Saanich, British Columbia.

ISBN: 9781459838956
Format: Children's hardcover
Series: Orca Wild
Pages: 104
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Published: 2025-02-11

Reviews

"Thanks to My Octopus Teacher and other media, octopuses are having a moment, and thanks to this title in the Orca Wild series, middle-grade readers can understand what makes this strange animal so fascinating. The numerous color photos for different octopus species from around the world are the real attention-grabbers in this inviting and informational book."

"An unusually lively meet and greet--stimulating and informative."

? "[Leiren-Young's] first-person account will leave readers feeling as if they're exploring the ocean alongside him. Close-up color photographs throughout are vivid and fascinating. Budding scientists and animal lovers will keep this stellar title in full-circulation as they learn the mysteries and history of octopuses, from their biology, habitats, habits, and threats to their future."

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