The Lady And The Octopus

Author : Danna Staaf
Publisher : Carolrhoda Books ®
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2022-10-04
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781728468495

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The Lady and the Octopus by Danna Staaf Pdf

Jeanne Villepreux-Power was never expected to be a scientist. Born in 1794 in a French village more than 100 miles from the ocean, she pursued an improbable path that brought her to the island of Sicily. There, she took up natural history and solved the two-thousand-year-old mystery of how of the argonaut octopus gets its shell. In an era when most research focused on dead specimens, Jeanne was determined to experiment on living animals. And to keep sea creatures alive for her studies, she had to invent a contraption to hold them—the aquarium. Her remarkable life story is told by author, marine biologist, and octopus enthusiast Danna Staaf.

Author : Laura Sullivan
Publisher : Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2017-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781502625854

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The Blue-Ringed Octopus by Laura Sullivan Pdf

The blue-ringed octopus is a tiny terror, and is one of the world’s most venomous creatures. Readers find out where it lives, how it develops, how it warns predators, what it eats, and if there is any hope for someone unfortunate enough to be bitten by one.

Author : Erin Guendelsberger
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781492675037

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Inky the Octopus by Erin Guendelsberger Pdf

Perfect for Earth Day, journey along with Inky the octopus as he makes a daring escape from his aquarium to the open sea—based on a real-life aquatic adventure! Published in partnership with the National Aquarium of New Zealand. Follow Inky the octopus as he escapes from his tank at the National Aquarium of New Zealand to the open ocean! Based on a true story, this ocean picture book for children ages 4-7 chronicles the adventure that the real-life Inky might have taken on his escape to freedom. The best octopus book for kids looking to learn more about aquatic animals, marine biology, and aquariums, this delightful tale about a daring octopus's big dreams makes a wonderful gift for children for back-to-school, holidays, and summer reading! Bonus educational pages in the back include the real-life stories of Inky and other daring octopuses, as well as fascinating facts about these masters of disguise! Perfect for at-home learning or the classroom! A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year (Ages 5-9) A Florida Sunshine State Young Readers Award Winner

Author : Danna Staaf
Publisher : University Press of New England
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781512601282

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Squid Empire by Danna Staaf Pdf

Before there were mammals on land, there were dinosaurs. And before there were fish in the sea, there were cephalopods-the ancestors of modern squid and Earth's first truly substantial animals. Cephalopods became the first creatures to rise from the seafloor, essentially inventing the act of swimming. With dozens of tentacles and formidable shells, they presided over an undersea empire for millions of years. But when fish evolved jaws, the ocean's former top predator became its most delicious snack. Cephalopods had to step up their game. Many species streamlined their shells and added defensive spines, but these enhancements only provided a brief advantage. Some cephalopods then abandoned the shell entirely, which opened the gates to a flood of evolutionary innovations: masterful camouflage, fin-supplemented jet propulsion, perhaps even dolphin-like intelligence. Squid Empire is an epic adventure spanning hundreds of millions of years, from the marine life of the primordial ocean to the calamari on tonight's menu. Anyone who enjoys the undersea world-along with all those obsessed with things prehistoric-will be interested in the sometimes enormous, often bizarre creatures that ruled the seas long before the first dinosaurs.

Author : Elizabeth Raum
Publisher : Amicus Ink
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2016-02-02
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1681520362

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Blue-Ringed Octopuses by Elizabeth Raum Pdf

All of these animals—from the mostly innocent black widow spider to the deadly taipan snake—have one thing in common: they use venom, or poison, for defense. Read about how these poisonous animals survive in their natural habitats and what part they play in the food chains and ecosystems in which they live. The question and answer feature throughout the book promotes reader inquiry, while the list of resources encourages further research and learning. This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the venomous blue-ringed octopus of the Pacific and Indian oceans. Readers learn how these octopi use their colorful rings or stripes to warn predators and how they use venom to kill their prey. Also explains where they live and what to do when they are encountered.

Author : Richard Schweid
Publisher : Reaktion Books
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781780232157

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Octopus by Richard Schweid Pdf

Our relationship to the octopus dates back to prehistory, when the eight-armed animal was depicted on vases and found in stone carvings from ancient Greece. Now we appreciate them for their abilities as escape artists, with sophisticated camouflage systems and ink jets—as well as their roles in tasty dishes from many cuisines. Octopuses are also among the most intelligent invertebrates in the world, with mental capacity comparable to that of a dog. In this heavily illustrated book, Richard Schweid details this animal’s remarkable natural history and its multifaceted relationship with humans. Schweid describes the octopus’s intelligence, defense mechanisms, and short lifespan. He shows how some people have considered octopuses as nothing more than a meal and examines their role in the modern global fish and seafood industry. Other cultures, he reveals, see them as erotic totems or symbols of the darkest evils, and he discusses the difficulties people face when trying to keep them as pets—they are able to use their problem-solving skills, mobility, and boneless body to escape seemingly secure tanks. A fascinating glimpse into the extraordinary world of these popular creatures, Octopus will immerse readers in its amazing undersea world.

Author : Ghaida Moussa,Ghadeer Malek
Publisher : Inanna Publications & Education
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Arabs
ISBN : 192670875X

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Min Fami by Ghaida Moussa,Ghadeer Malek Pdf

Literary Nonfiction. Women's Studies. Middle Eastern Studies. MIN FAMI: ARAB FEMINIST REFLECTIONS ON IDENTITY, SPACE, AND RESISTANCE is an anthology that cradles the thoughts of Arab feminists, articulated through personal critical narratives, academic essays, poetry, short stories, and visual art. It is a meeting space where discussions on home(land), exile, feminism, borders, gender and sexual identity, solidarity, language, creative resistance, and (de) colonization are shared, confronted, and subverted. In a world that has increasingly found monolithic and one-dimensional ways of representing Arab womyn, this anthology comes as an alternate space in which we connect on the basis of our shared identities, despite physical, theoretical, and metaphorical distances, to celebrate our multiple voices, honour our ancestry, and build community on our own terms, and in our own voices.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 602 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1895
Category : Electronic
ISBN : MINN:319510028004089

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The Sketch by Anonim Pdf

Author : Zoological Society of London
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 722 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1885
Category : Zoology
ISBN : CHI:101358017

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Transactions of the Zoological Society of London by Zoological Society of London Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 790 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1885
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BSB:BSB11468782

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Transactions of the Zoological Society of London by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jacques Yves Cousteau,Philippe Diolé
Publisher : Conran Octopus
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Octopuses
ISBN : 0891041117

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Octopus and Squid by Jacques Yves Cousteau,Philippe Diolé Pdf

Author : S. Andrew Swann
Publisher : Astra Publishing House
Page : 958 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2004-11-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101667514

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Hostile Takeover by S. Andrew Swann Pdf

Now in an omnibus edition, the Hostile Takeover trilogy introduces a planet where the only laws are those of self-preservation and profit. Bakunin is a world with a law unto itself—the only human-colonized planet that has consistently refused to join the Terran Confederacy or permit any form of organized government to take root. When the TEC, the covert operations and enforcement branch of the Confederacy, decides to do something about Bakunin, Colonel Klaus Dacham is the man they put in charge. His opening target is Dominic Magnus, the head of Godwin Arms and Armament. Though Dom loses the first battle, he, his allies, and his surviving employees carefully plan their own return strike. Until they receive a desperate message from one of their own, revealing what the TEC is really up to on Bakunin. Suddenly, the stakes are far beyond personal revenge. Bakunin is about to become an unwitting pawn in a Confederacy-wide power struggle. And to the mastermind behind the entire plan, it doesn’t really matter whether anyone on the planet is left alive at the end of it—so long as TEC achieves its goal.

Author : A.M. Howell
Publisher : Usborne Publishing Ltd
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2024-04-11
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781836040507

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Mysteries at Sea: The Royal Jewel Plot by A.M. Howell Pdf

Alice and Sonny investigate a stolen jewel, in this installment of the bestselling Mysteries at Sea series, from award-winning author A.M. Howell. Alice and Sonny are excited for their summer trip, sailing on the luxurious yacht the Lady Rose. They're even more excited when they find out the King of England is going to be onboard too! There's also a precious jewel on the boat - a rare opal, kept in a tank protected by a poisonous octopus. Until one morning, Alice discovers that the opal and octopus are both missing. The search is on to retrieve the priceless gem, before the ship reaches its destination, and everyone on board finds themselves in serious trouble. As Alice and Sonny's investigations take them closer to the truth, they realise that everyone on the Lady Rose seems to have a secret, maybe even the king himself... Praise for the Mysteries at Sea series: "An exquisitely plotted nautical adventure, packed with mystery and derring-do." Judith Eagle, author of The Accidental Stowaway "A high-octane nautical adventure, brimming over with secrets and sabotage." Nicola Penfold, author of Where the World Turns Wild ""Will appeal to fans of the Adventures on Train series." The Bookseller "Absolutely unputdownable." Zillah Bethell, author of The Shark Caller "Brilliant story which kept me gripped until the very end!" Ewa Jozefkowicz, author of The Dragon in the Bookshop

Author : Michael Coupland
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 588 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019-01-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780244193300

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The Dentist and the Octopus Collection by Michael Coupland Pdf

Some may call it "The Chronicles of an Octopus". Others may call it "A Series of Octopus Events". For copyright reasons I'm calling this ... "The Dentist and the Octopus Collection."

Author : Charles Gould
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1886
Category : Animals, Mythical
ISBN : NYPL:33433068181910

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Mythical Monsters by Charles Gould Pdf