Visits marine biology professor David Scheel, who has hosted an octopus in his home. Examines Octopus behaviors and traits, focusing on the relationship that evolves between Heidi the octopus and Dr. Scheel and his teenage daughter.

With their long arms and their ability to squirt ink, octopuses and squids are hard to tell apart! This title dives deep into the physical and behavioral differences between the two ocean animals, exploring their body parts, where they live, and more. A side-by-side feature lets readers review and compare the creatures on their own.

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.

In Octopuses, early readers will learn about the behaviors of octopuses under the sea. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover how these creatures protect themselves from predators. A labeled diagram helps readers identify body parts of an octopus, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about octopuses online using our safe search engine that provides...

Clues about the octopus's physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat lead the reader to guess what animal is being described.

Summary, Analysis & Review of Peter Godfrey-Smith's Other Minds by Instaread Other Minds: The Octopus, the Sea, and the Deep Origins of Consciousness by Peter Godfrey-Smith discusses the evolution of intelligence in cephalopods in order to better understand the development of consciousness and cognition. Cephalopods like octopuses and cuttlefish have the most complex nervous systems in the invertebrate world. Examining the similarities and differences...

Summary, Analysis & Review of Peter Godfrey-Smith's Other Minds by Instaread Preview: Other Minds: The Octopus, the Sea, and the Deep Origins of Consciousness by Peter Godfrey-Smith discusses the evolution of intelligence in cephalopods in order to better understand the development of consciousness and cognition. Cephalopods like octopuses and cuttlefish have the most complex nervous systems in the invertebrate world. Examining the similarities and...

Discover the secrets of your favorite animal's odd behaviors, such as, why woodpeckers don't get headaches, how octopuses change colors, and what helps insects walk sideways and even upside down! • From shrews to skunks, elephants to Emperor penguins, learn about 60 animals in all • Filled with full-color images of each creature, as well as their behavior and habitats • Engaging and humorous text that inspires praise to God for the work of...

An octopus that looks like an elephant. A monkey with a moustache. A rodent that detects danger. All kinds of things can make an animal really stick out! Give readers the details about the strangest animals around, including their odd appearances and bizarre behaviors. Large, colorful photos entice young readers while fact boxes support the text.

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