Outside and Inside Giant Squid

by Sandra Markle

Explore the eerie world of giant squid, a creature never yet seen alive! Plunge into the darkest depths of the ocean and discover some of the strangest, most mysterious creatures on giant squid. These amazing animals have eyes as large as volleyballs, can be as long as a city bus, and may weigh up to a ton. Without living specimens, scientists have only been able to study the dead bodies of giant squid that have washed ashore or been found by fishermen and compare them with the Architeuthis dux's nearly 500 smaller relatives. These mysterious behemoths are just as strange as more commonly seen squid, only their oddities are giant-sized. With beaks, suckers, three hearts, eight arms, and rubbery bodies made almost entirely of muscle, squid are among the most fascinating inhabitants of the ocean's deep. With rare and remarkable photographs and crystalline prose, Sandra Markle illuminates the world of these incredible creatures.

Genres: Science, Childrens

Hardcover

First published September 1, 2003

About the author

Sandra Markle is the author of more than two hundred children's books, which have won numerous awards, including Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book, IRA/CBC Children's Choice, NSTA/CBC Outstanding Trade Books for Children, NCTE Orbis Pictus Recommended, and ALA Notable Books for Children. She lives in Lakewood Ranch, Florida and frequently travels to schools sharing her program "Sandra Markle's Books Are REAL Adventures."

Reviews

[The Brothers · Rating 3 out of 5]

For our kindergarten homeschool, Asher (5yo) and I are learning about animals. We read a little bit about Giant Squids and wanted to know more so we got this book. Not much is known about these animals, but the writer tries to give as much information as possible from what little scientists can gather from studying the carcasses of the few Giant Squid they've come across.

The photos were disappointing. but that could be attributed that some are undoubtedly personal photos and it's really hard to find and photograph these animals.

[Shanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great kids book (adults learn things too). I love this series - good information and great pictures.