"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of octopuses, the eight-armed ocean creatures. Also included is a history of the belief that octopuses were sea monsters"--

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of octopuses and several similar creatures.

"Lyrical text and gorgeous illustrations plunge readers into an undersea exploration of the mysterious, accomplished octopus and its astonishing abilities"--

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of a Giant Octopus and how she searches for a home at the bottom of the ocean, lays her eggs and protects them from predators until they can hatch.

Describes the anatomy, habitat, life cycle, and behavior of the various species of octopuses in oceans around the world.

Describes the traits and classification of the aquatic mammals called coleoids, a subgroup of the cephalopods, with an emphasis on different kinds of octopuses, squids, and cuttlefish.

Describes the physical characteristics, feeding and mating habits, and defense mechanisms of octopuses, and gives information about other cephalopods, including the squid, the cuttlefish, and the chambered nautilus.