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"An investigation of the emotional and physical world of the octopus"--
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"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...
3) Octopuses
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"Simple text and supportive images introduce beginning readers to Octopuses. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
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"Following a mysterious murder on an island off the coast of Vietnam, a research team convenes to study an octopus community that seems to be developing its own language and culture. Humans, AIs, and animals are swept up in the machinations of governments and corporations in this near-future thriller about the nature of intelligence"--
7) Octopuses
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"This photo-illustrated nonfiction story for young readers describes octopuses' behavior and how they defend themselves from predators. Includes photo glossary and quiz"--Provided by publisher.
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"For fans of A Man Called Ove, a luminous debut novel about a widow's unlikely friendship with a giant Pacific octopus reluctantly residing at the local aquarium-and the truths she finally uncovers about her son's disappearance 30 years ago"--
After Tova Sullivan's husband died, she began working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium, mopping floors and tidying up. Keeping busy has always helped her cope, which she's been doing since her eighteen-year-old...
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Current
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2013.
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English
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Veteran journalist and contributing editor for 'Scientific American,' Katherine Harmon Courage dives into the mystifying underwater world of the octopus, sharing new scientific discoveries and demonstrating deep cultural ties that connect us all to this alien-like creature.
11) Cowboy & Octopus
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Viking
Pub. Date
c2007
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English
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Cowboy and Octopus maintain their friendship despite different opinions about things like beans and knock-knock jokes.
13) Octopus soup
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An octopus struggles with misadventure when he leaves home but is relieved to know how and where to find a safe haven.
14) Crime wave!
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Random House
Pub. Date
c2012
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English
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Superman, Batman and the rest of their CD Super Friends team up to stop the nefarious Black Manta, who has stolen the world's largest pearl and unleashed a deadly giant octopus.
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"This book reveals new science and remarkable discoveries about the octopus, one of nature's most elusive and intelligent animals"--
"The companion to the highly-anticipated National Geographic television special--narrated by Paul Rudd and airing for Earth Day--this beautifully illustrated book explores the alluring underwater world of the octopus--a creature that resembles an alien lifeform, but whose behavior has earned it a reputation as one of...
16) Octopuses
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Octopuses are amazing creatures They can change color. They trick their predators. And they are smart! Dive in to learn more about octopuses.
20) Octopus alone
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Viking
Pub. Date
2013
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English
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Octopus leaves her cave in a lively reef because she is shy and the seahorses there find her fascinating, but when she finds a quieter, more peaceful spot she misses her home and friends.
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