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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...
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English
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Sy Montgomery explores the emotional and physical world of the octopus' complex, intelligent, and spirited creature: and the connections it makes with humans. Sy Montgomery's 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, went viral, indicating the widespread fascination with these mysterious, almost alien-like creatures. Since then Sy has...
3) Octopuses
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Simple text and supportive images introduce beginning readers to Octopuses. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
4) Octopuses
Author
Publisher
Jump!
Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"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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Publisher
MCD
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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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"--
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Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The blue-ringed octopus is a tiny terror, and is one of the world s most venomous creatures. Find out where it lives, how it develops, how it warns predators, what it eats, and if there is any hope for someone unfortunate enough to be bitten by one.
13) Octopuses
Author
Publisher
Raintree
Pub. Date
2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
14) Octopuses
Author
Publisher
Grolier
Pub. Date
2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of octopuses.
15) Octopuses
Author
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
c1992
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces the physical and behavioral characteristics of octopuses.
16) Octopuses
Author
Series
Publisher
Carolrhoda Books
Pub. Date
c2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the physical characteristics, diet, natural habitat, and life cycle of octopuses.
17) Guess who grabs
Author
Series
Publisher
Benchmark Books
Pub. Date
2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Clues about the octopus's physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat lead the reader to guess what animal is being described.
18) The octopuppy
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Edgar wanted a pet dog, but what he got instead was a rather brilliant octopus named Jarvis.
20) Octopuses
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Series
Publisher
Creative Education
Pub. Date
2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"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.