Grunbaum, Mara,

Octopuses : clever ocean creatures / by Mara Grunbaum. - 48 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 23 cm. - Nature's children .

Includes bibliographical references (page 46) and index.

Aliens of the sea -- An ocean of octopuses -- Peculiar parts -- Shape shifters -- On the prowl -- Masters of disguise -- Keep out! -- Escape artists -- Life and death -- Busting out -- Drifting along -- Settling in -- A secret history -- Squishy similarities -- Myths and mysteries -- Octopuses and humans -- Inspired by octopuses -- Clever creatures -- Octopus family tree.

Did you know that octopuses are among the most intelligent creatures on earth? Nature's children series provides young readers (Ages 8-10) with fascinating information about the planet's most incredible wildlife species. Each title offers a complete picture of the animal- from birth to adulthood- and describes its place in our world, including how humans impact it and its environment.

ISBN: 9780531229927 (library binding) 9780531239148 (paperback)

LCCN: 2019004830

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Octopuses

LC Class. No.: QL430.3.O2 / G78 2020

Dewey Class. No.: 594/.56