Octopus ocean geniuses of the deep
"Part of the nonfiction Orca Wild series for middle-grade readers and illustrated with color photographs throughout, this book introduces kids to octopuses all over the world. It discusses octopus habitat, biology and threats to survival, and how scientists, conservationists and young people are wor...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Victoria, British Columbia :
Orca Book Publishers,
2025.
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| Series: | Orca wild ;
16. |
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| Summary: | "Part of the nonfiction Orca Wild series for middle-grade readers and illustrated with color photographs throughout, this book introduces kids to octopuses all over the world. It discusses octopus habitat, biology and threats to survival, and how scientists, conservationists and young people are working to protect octopuses everywhere."-- |
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| Physical Description: | 93 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm Issued also in electronic format. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781459838956 1459838955 |
| Author Notes: | Mark Leiren-Youngis an award-winning author, screenwriter, playwright and filmmaker. He is the author of three books about whales for children: Orcas Everywhere: The Mystery and History of Killer Whales(which was short-listed for a Red Cedar Book Award and the Information Book Award and won the City of Victoria Children's Book Prize), Orcas of the Salish Seaand Big Whales, Small World(which were all commended as selections for the 2020 CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens). He has also written two books about sharks, including Sharks Forever: The Mystery and History of the Planet's Perfect Predator(which was commended as an Honor Book for the 2023 Green Earth Book Award) and Big Sharks, Small World. He has written TV shows for young viewers for Netflix, CBC, ABC, BBC Kids and PBS. He wrote, directed and produced the award-winning documentary The Hundred-Year-Old Whale. Mark hosts the podcast Skaana, sharing ocean stories, and is actively involved in the fight for the survival of the endangered southern resident orcas. He lives in Saanich, British Columbia. |
