Meet the Cephalopods: Octopus, Squid, Cuttlefish, Nautilus - Hardcover
by Celia Svedhem (Author), Filippa Widlund (Illustrator), B. J. Woodstein (Translator)
Are octopuses aliens? Are squids monsters of the sea? Will cuttlefish take over the world?
Cephalopods include octopuses, squids, cuttlefish and nautiluses. These incredible and strange creatures that live deep in the sea have fascinated people for centuries. They have developed amazing abilities to help them survive, like squeezing through the smallest of openings, regrowing limbs, camouflaging with their surroundings in the blink of an eye and shooting dark ink into the faces of their enemies.
Discover true stories of creatures from around the world, like Inky the octopus, the clever aquarium escape artist in New Zealand and the dangerous red devil giant squid of Mexico. Covering everything from anatomy and communication to habitat and personality, this book is a fact-filled dive into the ocean. Are you ready to meet the cephalopods?
Back Jacket
Introducing the most mysterious animals in the ocean! Cephalopods are strange marine animals that have been swimming in oceans since before the dinosaurs. Among other fascinating features, cephalopods have evolved amazing abilities to help them survive. They can squeeze through the smallest openings, regrow limbs, camouflage themselves with their surroundings and shoot ink into the faces of their enemies. Discover exciting encounters with octopuses, squid, cuttlefish and nautiluses from around the world. Are you ready to meet the cephalopods?
Author Biography
Celia Svedhem is a psychologist and freelance writer. She got so curious about these fantastic creatures that she decided to write a book.
Filippa Widlund has illustrated many nonfiction books and works for children. And she loves octopuses!
B.J. Woodstein is a Swedish-to-English translator, writer and editor, as well as an honorary professor of literature and translation at the University of East Anglia. B.J. lives in Norwich, England, with her wife and daughters.
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