Octopuses

Author : Sy Montgomery
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-07-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781501161148

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The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery Pdf

Finalist for the National Book Award for Nonfiction * New York Times Bestseller * A Huffington Post Notable Nonfiction Book of the Year * One of the Best Books of the Month on Goodreads * Library Journal Best Sci-Tech Book of the Year * An American Library Association Notable Book of the Year “Sy Montgomery’s The Soul of an Octopus does for the creature what Helen Macdonald’s H Is for Hawk did for raptors.” —New Statesman, UK “One of the best science books of the year.” —Science Friday, NPR Another New York Times bestseller from the author of The Good Good Pig, this “fascinating…touching…informative…entertaining” (The Daily Beast) book explores the emotional and physical world of the octopus—a surprisingly complex, intelligent, and spirited creature—and the remarkable connections it makes with humans. In pursuit of the wild, solitary, predatory octopus, popular naturalist Sy Montgomery has practiced true immersion journalism. From New England aquarium tanks to the reefs of French Polynesia and the Gulf of Mexico, she has befriended octopuses with strikingly different personalities—gentle Athena, assertive Octavia, curious Kali, and joyful Karma. Each creature shows her cleverness in myriad ways: escaping enclosures like an orangutan; jetting water to bounce balls; and endlessly tricking companions with multiple “sleights of hand” to get food. Scientists have only recently accepted the intelligence of dogs, birds, and chimpanzees but now are watching octopuses solve problems and are trying to decipher the meaning of the animal’s color-changing techniques. With her “joyful passion for these intelligent and fascinating creatures” (Library Journal Editors’ Spring Pick), Montgomery chronicles the growing appreciation of this mollusk as she tells a unique love story. By turns funny, entertaining, touching, and profound, The Soul of an Octopus reveals what octopuses can teach us about the meeting of two very different minds.

Author : Grace Hansen
Publisher : Abdo Kids Jumbo
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Octopuses
ISBN : 1629707104

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Octopuses by Grace Hansen Pdf

Presents various facts about the octopus, such as the different types, what they eat, and how they reproduce.

Author : Leo Statts
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 27 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2016-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781624024993

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Octopuses by Leo Statts Pdf

Learn all about octopuses and their flexible tentacles! Easy-to-read text and vibrant, full-color photos captivate young readers and bring these fascinating animals to life. Plus, quick stats diagrams and bolded glossary terms invite readers to zoom in and learn more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.

Author : Owen Davey
Publisher : Nobrow Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2024-08-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1838748741

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Obsessive about Octopuses by Owen Davey Pdf

Author : Elizabeth Thomas
Publisher : Cherry Lake Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1624316131

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Octopuses by Elizabeth Thomas Pdf

This book takes readers on a journey under the sea to discover the fascinating facts about octopus, including physical features, habitat, life cycle, food, and more. Photos, captions, and keywords supplement the narrative of this informational text, while additional search tools--including a glossary and an index--help students locate and review important information.

Author : Leighton R. Taylor
Publisher : Lerner Publications
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 082250068X

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Octopuses by Leighton R. Taylor Pdf

Describes the anatomy, habitat, life cycle, and behavior of the various species of octopuses in oceans around the world.

Author : MARI. SCHUH
Publisher : Spot Ocean Animals
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2018-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 1681513811

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Octopuses by MARI. SCHUH Pdf

A countdown of five of the most fascinating beetles provides thrills as readers learn about the biological, social, and hunting characteristics of these solitary, widespread insects.

Author : Colleen Kessler
Publisher : ABDO Publishing Company
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781629681788

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Octopuses by Colleen Kessler Pdf

Go inside the mind of one of the most intelligent animals on Earth. Learn more about octopuses, how they use their cleverness to survive, and how they are astonishing scientists with their surprising smarts. Complete with well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Author : Rachel Smith,John Davidson
Publisher : Mendon Cottage Books
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2015-05-16
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781310661198

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Octopuses For Kids by Rachel Smith,John Davidson Pdf

Table of Contents Introduction What are octopuses? How do octopuses live? What do octopuses eat? Where do octopuses live? Cirrina versus Incirrina Blue-ringed octopuses Common octopus Mimic octopus Giant Pacific octopus Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction The octopus has long fascinated the human mind. They and their relatives are called 'cephalopods' which literally means 'head-foot' in Ancient Greek. The octopus has appeared on several vases and other items in Ancient Greek artifacts. The Ainu people (who are a minority in Japan) have a great octopus , called Akkorokamui, which is said to be bright red and possibly glowing. This creature has been made a minor god in Shintoism, and is worshiped by some Japanese people. A more modern octopus was an octopus named Paul. People believed he could predict soccer tournaments, and he was highly prized. He died a little while back. Lastly, the Hawaiian people's creation myth involves the octopus: they say that the world has been remade several times, and since the last time, only the octopus survived from the old world, an alien among newer creations. The octopus inspires interest wherever it is. Soon, you will see why this creature is so amazing.

Author : David Scheel
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2023-06-13
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781324020707

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Many Things Under a Rock: The Mysteries of Octopuses by David Scheel Pdf

“Mind-blowing and soul-expanding.” —Sy Montgomery, author of The Soul of an Octopus A behavioral ecologist’s riveting account of his decades-long obsession with octopuses: his discoveries, adventures, and new scientific understanding of their behaviors. Of all the creatures of the deep blue, none is as captivating as the octopus. In Many Things Under a Rock, marine biologist David Scheel investigates four major mysteries about these elusive beings. How can we study an animal with perfect camouflage and secretive habitats? How does a soft and boneless creature defeat sharks and eels, while thriving as a predator of the most heavily armored animals in the sea? How do octopus bodies work? And how does a solitary animal form friendships, entice mates, and outwit rivals? Over the course of his twenty-five years studying octopuses, Scheel has witnessed a sea change in what we know and are able to discover about octopus physiology and behavior—even an octopus’s inner life. Here he explores amazing new scientific developments, weaving accounts of his own research, and surprising encounters, with stories and legends of Indigenous peoples that illuminate our relationship with these creatures across centuries. In doing so, he reveals a deep affinity between humans and even the most unusual and unique undersea dwellers. Octopuses are complex, emotional, and cognitive beings; even as Scheel unearths explanations for the key mysteries that have driven his work, he turns up many more things of wonder that lurk underneath. This is the story of what we have learned and what we are still learning about the natural history and wondrous lives of these animals with whom we share our blue planet.

Author : Danna Staaf
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2023-09-19
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691252339

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The Lives of Octopuses and Their Relatives by Danna Staaf Pdf

An engaging and beautifully illustrated introduction to some of the world’s most interesting and charismatic marine creatures Dive deep into the fascinating world of cephalopods—octopuses, squid, cuttlefish, and the mysterious nautilus—to discover the astonishing diversity of this unique group of intelligent invertebrates and their many roles in the marine ecosystem. Organized by marine habitat, this book features an extraordinary range of these clever and colorful creatures from around the world and explores their life cycles, behavior, adaptations, ecology, links to humans, and much more. With stunning photographs and illustrations as well as profiles of selected species, The Lives of Octopuses and Their Relatives is a comprehensive, authoritative, and inviting introduction to the natural history of these charismatic creatures.

Author : Dr Helen Scales
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2019-03-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781405934909

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Octopuses: A Ladybird Expert Book by Dr Helen Scales Pdf

Part of the ALL-NEW LADYBIRD EXPERT SERIES - Why is it octopuses, and not octopi or octopodes? - How did octopuses evolve to be so clever? - How can octopuses see and speak with their skin? EXAMINE these crafty hunters of the seabed - shape-shifting, skin-signalling and using complex tools - their remarkable abilities are still being uncovered. BENDY BODIES, BIG BRAINS Written by celebrated marine biologist and documentarian Helen Scales, Octopuses is an enthralling introduction to these utterly unique creatures, the myths and fiction they have inspired, and what they can tell us about the roots of intelligence.

Author : Ellen Jackson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09-27
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781481431828

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Octopuses One to Ten by Ellen Jackson Pdf

"A fascinating counting journey through the amazing and mysterious world of octopuses"--

Author : Steven Rowley
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2016-06-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781501146237

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Lily and the Octopus by Steven Rowley Pdf

Combining the emotional depth of The Art of Racing in the Rain with the magical spirit of The Life of Pi, Lily and the Octopus is an epic adventure of the heart. When you sit down with Lily and the Octopus, you will be taken on an unforgettable ride. The magic of this novel is in the read, and we don’t want to spoil it by giving away too many details. We can tell you that this is a story about that special someone: the one you trust, the one you can’t live without. For Ted Flask, that someone special is his aging companion Lily, who happens to be a dog. Lily and the Octopus reminds us how it feels to love fiercely, how difficult it can be to let go, and how the fight for those we love is the greatest fight of all. Remember the last book you told someone they had to read? Lily and the Octopus is the next one.

Author : Anne Richardson
Publisher : Tra Publishing
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2022-09-27
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1735311529

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Octopuses Have Zero Bones by Anne Richardson Pdf

An unconventional, engaging, and delightful counting book for curious minds that playfully uses numbers as an entry-point to discover the amazing, diverse, fact-filled world of wonders all around us. The book focuses on the numbers zero to nine and powers of ten counterparts of ten to nine billion. Richly imagined and playfully illustrated, Octopuses Have Zero Bones is a great choice for children, families, inquisitive people of all ages, and it is a strong addition to any classroom or school library. Do you know… How many bones an octopus has? How many breaths you take a day? How many times a black bear’s heart beats each hour? How many moons Mars has? How many miles a trip to the moon and back is? How about a trip to Saturn? How many leaves are on an oak tree? How many meters there are between you and the clouds? What happens when you keep placing zeroes at the end of numbers? The answers to these questions appear in this book—along with many more amazing facts that celebrate the numbers zero to nine and powers of ten numbers ten to nine billion. Starting with zero instead of one, this whimsical, fact-filled counting book will delight readers of all ages. Combining elements of traditional and advanced counting books with a sense of wonder and curiosity about the world around us, Octopuses Have Zero Bones encourages young readers to fall in love with numbers and the world around them. The book’s layered content offers an easy and attractive point of entry as well as the possible to explore and understand more at multiple levels.