Octopuses

Ocean Life Up Close

by Christina Leaf

Armed with intelligence, eight arms, and a beak, octopuses amaze scientists and students alike. Octopuses often decorate their dens with shells. Some have been observed tapping their prey on the shoulder to surprise them before chowing down. Others may completely disappear with camouflage. Young readers will surely dive into this awe-inspiring title!

24 pages, Library Binding

Published August 1, 2016

Reviews

[Jennifer (JenIsNotaBookSnob) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really nice format, pretty engaging for kids. My daughter is in kindergarten and can read this book with assistance. BUT, that is largely because she is very interested in biology in general. She struggles with the word 'large' but knows the word 'invertebrate'. So, if your kid is like that, they may be ready before they are technically in level 3 books. I was going to read the book to her, but, then realized it really wasn't that much of a stretch for her. I read the species names and other information in boxes as those were usually more complicated language. She really enjoyed the book though.

[Karen Arendt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent series for 1st and 2nd grade. Great photos zoom in on specific parts to get a better look. Charts add additional information while comparing to other ocean animals.