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261 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm
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"In this astonishing book from the author of the bestselling memoir The Good Good Pig, Sy Montgomery explores the emotional and physical world of the octopus--a surprisingly complex, intelligent, and spirited creature--and the remarkable connections it makes with humans. Sy Montgomery's popular 2011 Orion magazine piece, "Deep Intellect," about her friendship with a sensitive, sweet-natured octopus named Athena and the grief she felt at her death,...
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238 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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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.
3) Octopuses
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39 pages : color illustrations ; 23 x 29 cm.
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English
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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"-- Provided by publisher.
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...
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47 pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm.
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English
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"This playful picture book introduces young readers to the fascinating world of octopuses big and small, ink-squirting and shape-shifting, all around the planet. With their super smarts and awe-inspiring abilities, octopuses have captivated human imaginations. This book is a celebration of all things weird and wonderful about these beloved creatures -- with their eight arms, nine brains, and one-of-a-kind personalities. Inside, find lyrical poetry...
6) Octopuses
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"Describes the characteristics, food, habitat, and behavior of octopuses"-- Provided by publisher.
9) Octopuses
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46 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
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English
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"A look at octopuses, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their suckered arms, behaviors, relationships with humans, and mysterious status in the world today"--Provided by publisher.
12) Octopus soup
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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English
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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) Octaman
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1 videodisc (76 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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A scientific expedition to a remote fishing village discovers high levels of radiation as well as a strange mutant-like small octopus that walks on land and has bizarre human-like eyes. The leader of the expedition teams up with a circus owner who wants to exploit the weird creature but trouble ensues when the two men discover their crew has been slaughtered and the mutant is missing.
15) Poor little guy
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
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English
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"An octopus gets a big surprise when he chooses to pick on a tiny fish in the ocean"-- Provided by publisher.
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189 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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English
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"This book reveals new science and remarkable discoveries about the octopus, one of nature's most elusive and intelligent animals"-- Provided by publisher.
"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...
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71 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 x 29 cm.
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English
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Looks at the work of renowned octopus scientist Jennifer Mather and a team of researchers on the island of Moorea, near Tahiti in the South Pacific, where they work to learn more about octopuses and their behavior.
20) Uh-oh Octopus!
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25 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 25 x 29 cm
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English
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