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Octopuses Have Zero Bones

Author : Anne Richardson

Publisher : Tra Publishing

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 47,12 MB

Release : 2022-09-27

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 9781735311524

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“Prepared for the most inquisitive readers, bringing answers to fresh questions they may not even have thought to ask” —Smithsonian Magazine “This is a multi-dimensional triumph.” —Larry Gonick, Overeducated Cartoonist & Author of Cartoon Guide Series “An instant classic—a fun, fascinating must-read for any child or kid at heart.” —Lindsay Bierman, Executive Director & CEO, Exploratorium An unconventional, engaging, and delightful counting book for curious minds that playfully uses numbers as an entry-point to discover the amazing, diverse, fact-filled world of wonders all around us. Do you know… How many bones an octopus has? How many breaths you take a day? How many times a black bear’s heart beats each hour? How many moons Mars has? How many miles a trip to the moon and back is? How about a trip to Saturn? How many leaves are on an oak tree? How many meters there are between you and the clouds? What happens when you keep placing zeroes at the end of numbers? The answers to these questions appear in this book—along with many more amazing facts that celebrate the numbers zero to nine and powers of ten numbers ten to nine billion. Starting with zero instead of one, this whimsical, fact-filled counting book will delight readers of all ages. Combining elements of traditional and advanced counting books with a sense of wonder and curiosity about the world around us, Octopuses Have Zero Bones encourages young readers to fall in love with numbers and the world around them. ? Richly imagined and playfully illustrated, Octopuses Have Zero Bones is a great choice for children, families, and inquisitive people of all ages, and it is a strong addition to any classroom or school library. The book’s layered content offers an easy and attractive point of entry as well as the possible to explore and understand more at multiple levels.



Octopus Opposites

Author : Stella Blackstone

Publisher :

Page : 32 pages

File Size : 35,54 MB

Release : 2010

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 9781846863288

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Creatures big and small introduce pairs of opposites.



Cephalopods Present and Past: New Insights and Fresh Perspectives

Author : Neil H. Landman

Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media

Page : 493 pages

File Size : 49,83 MB

Release : 2007-09-17

Category : Nature

ISBN : 1402064616

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This book brings together international scientists who focus on present-day and fossil cephalopods, ranging broadly from Paleozoic ammonoids to today's octopods. It covers systematics and evolution; hard- and soft part morphology; and ecology, biogeography, and taphonomy. The book also includes new evidence for the existence of an ink sac in fossil ammonoids and features the first record of an in-depth study of octopus ecology in Alaska.



Squid as Experimental Animals

Author : W.J., Jr. Adelman

Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media

Page : 531 pages

File Size : 19,55 MB

Release : 2013-06-29

Category : Science

ISBN : 1489924892

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The predecessor to this book was A Guide to the Laboratory Use of the Squid Loligo pealei published by the Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, Massachusetts in 1974. The revision of this long out of date guide, with the approval of the Marine Biological Laboratory, is an attempt to introduce students and researchers to the cephalopods and particularly the squid as an object of biological research. Therefore, we have decided to expand on its original theme, which was to present important practical aspects for using the squid as experimental animals. There are twenty two chapters instead of the original eight. The material in the original eight chapters has been completely revised. Since more than one method can be used for accomplishing a given task, some duplication of methods was considered desirable in the various chapters. Thus, the methodology can be chosen which is best suited for each reader's requirements. Each subject also contains a mini-review which can serve as an introduction to the various topics. Thus, the volume is not just a laboratory manual, but can also be used as an introduction to squid biology. The book is intended for laboratory technicians, advanced undergraduate students, graduate students, researchers, and all others who want to learn the purpose, methods, and techniques of using squid as experimental animals. This is the reason why the name has been changed to its present title. Preceding the chapters is a list of many of the abbreviations, prefixes, and suffixes used in this volume.



My Octopus Arms

Author : Keith Baker

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 40 pages

File Size : 45,49 MB

Release : 2013-09-24

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1442458437

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Little Crab asks what an octopus can do with his eight arms and gets a surprising, rhyming, reply.



Octopus!

Author : Katherine Harmon Courage

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 257 pages

File Size : 36,51 MB

Release : 2014-11-25

Category : Science

ISBN : 1617230146

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“A pleasant, chatty book on a fascinating subject.” — Kirkus Reviews Octopuses have been captivating humans for as long as we have been catching them. Yet for all of our ancient fascination and modern research, we still have not been able to get a firm grasp on these enigmatic creatures. Katherine Harmon Courage dives into the mystifying underwater world of the octopus and reports on her research around the world. She reveals, for instance, that the oldest known octopus lived before the first dinosaurs; that two thirds of an octopus’s brain capacity is spread throughout its arms, meaning each literally has a mind of its own; and that it can change colors within milliseconds to camouflage itself, yet appears to be colorblind.



Octopus Biology and Ecology

Author : Rui Rosa

Publisher : Academic Press

Page : 482 pages

File Size : 50,51 MB

Release : 2024-06-03

Category : Science

ISBN : 0128208945

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Octopus Biology and Ecology is an all-in-one resource that explains early life history stages, including age and growth maturation, distribution, migration, diet, predators and parasites related to these mollusks. Octopods are becoming a strong source of protein, with information on the species becoming more and more important to fisheries. This reference offers detailed information on the most economically important octopods in the world and addresses the management and future forecasting of octopod fisheries. Special attention is given to octopods in highly variable coastal environments as they constitute a particular challenge. Octopod populations (together with other cephalopod groups) have increased worldwide, suggesting that these commercially relevant mollusks will benefit from the conditions of the oceans of tomorrow (e.g., global warming and decreased competition and predator pressures). This is a complete resource for aquatic scientists, marine biologists, researchers, cephalopod biologists, cephalopod ecologists, fisheries and aquaculture scientists, regulators and students. - Provides a thorough overview of the biodiversity of octopuses - Presents detailed information about 21 different species - Includes a profound analysis of past, present, and future trends in octopus research



Many Things Under a Rock: The Mysteries of Octopuses

Author : David Scheel

Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company

Page : 293 pages

File Size : 15,52 MB

Release : 2023-06-13

Category : Nature

ISBN : 1324020709

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“Mind-blowing and soul-expanding.” —Sy Montgomery, author of The Soul of an Octopus A behavioral ecologist’s riveting account of his decades-long obsession with octopuses: his discoveries, adventures, and new scientific understanding of their behaviors. Of all the creatures of the deep blue, none is as captivating as the octopus. In Many Things Under a Rock, marine biologist David Scheel investigates four major mysteries about these elusive beings. How can we study an animal with perfect camouflage and secretive habitats? How does a soft and boneless creature defeat sharks and eels, while thriving as a predator of the most heavily armored animals in the sea? How do octopus bodies work? And how does a solitary animal form friendships, entice mates, and outwit rivals? Over the course of his twenty-five years studying octopuses, Scheel has witnessed a sea change in what we know and are able to discover about octopus physiology and behavior—even an octopus’s inner life. Here he explores amazing new scientific developments, weaving accounts of his own research, and surprising encounters, with stories and legends of Indigenous peoples that illuminate our relationship with these creatures across centuries. In doing so, he reveals a deep affinity between humans and even the most unusual and unique undersea dwellers. Octopuses are complex, emotional, and cognitive beings; even as Scheel unearths explanations for the key mysteries that have driven his work, he turns up many more things of wonder that lurk underneath. This is the story of what we have learned and what we are still learning about the natural history and wondrous lives of these animals with whom we share our blue planet.



Counting Cockatoos

Author : Stella Blackstone

Publisher : Barefoot Books

Page : 44 pages

File Size : 13,39 MB

Release : 2006

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 9781905236312

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Book Description

Introduces the numbers one through twelve by counting different types of animals, with two cockatoos concealed on each page for the reader to find.



Numbers & Counting, Ages 3 - 6

Author : Spectrum

Publisher : Carson-Dellosa Publishing

Page : 82 pages

File Size : 42,27 MB

Release : 2012-09-01

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 162057876X

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Take an active role in your child’s education by providing a strong learning foundation for the school years ahead with Spectrum Learn with Me: Numbers & Counting. This invaluable activity book prepares children in all skill areas required for school success, and allows you to teach the math skills of number recognition, counting, and writing. It features 80 pages of activities with easy instructions, hints, and tips.