Octopus Escapes Again!
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Picture Book · Ages 4–10 · 2016

Octopus Escapes Again!

By Laurie Ellen Angus

A hungry octopus must outsmart predators in a thrilling ocean adventure.

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32 pages
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Dive into the ocean with a brave octopus on a quest for food. As she ventures from her den, danger lurks at every turn with sharks, turtles, and eels eager to make her their meal. Using clever tactics like ink clouds and camouflage, she must navigate this perilous world. Will she find her next meal, or become one? This engaging tale blends adventure with fascinating octopus facts, perfect for young marine enthusiasts. Discover the wonders of the ocean and the incredible survival skills of one of its most intriguing creatures.

From the publisher

Inspire the future marine biologist in your life with this beautifully illustrated picture book about the octopus! The perfect read-aloud for kids and adults, kids can follow along with the story of the brave octopus while parents can choose to read the fascinating, true facts italicized on each page. Backmatter includes real octopus facts, activities for kids, teachers and parents, and more!Swim along with Octopus as she leaves the safety of her den to search for food. Will she eat? Or will she be eaten?Octopus is very hungry, but so many animals in the ocean are trying to eat her! Follow along as she is able to outwit multiple dangerous enemies (including sharks, turtles, and eels) by using a dazzling display of defenses: Clouds of inkJet propulsionCamouflageAnd more!Backmatter Includes: Explore More for Kids: an anatomy map of all of the parts of an octopus, and descriptions of all the ocean animals in the bookExplore More for Teachers & Parents: more detailed information on the anatomy of an octopus, a reading comprehension exercise, information and an activity on the ocean food chain, information on Octopus-inspired Engineering Design (biomimicry), and more!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Reading age
4–10
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD650L
Themes & topics
Books about sea creaturesBooks about science and natureBooks about marine lifeBooks about octopuses
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.2
F&P level
~P
Publication
Published
September 1, 2016
First published
August 26, 2016
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781584695783

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