Dumbo Octopus and Other Strange Squid and Octopuses

Contributor(s): Rose, Rachel (Author)

ISBN: 9798895776292

Publisher: Kodiak Books

Hardcover

$30.95

Pub Date: January 1, 2026

Lexile Code: 0820

Target Age Group: 07 to 11

Physical Info: 0.30" H x 9.10" L x 7.70" W ( 0.55 lbs) 24 pages

BISAC Categories:

Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Marine Life

Series: Underwater Oddities

Accelerated Reader® Info

Quiz #:0000557771 ( Dumbo Octopus and Other Strange Squid and Octopuses)

Reading level: 4.50

Interest level: LG

Point value: 0.5

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: What curious creatures have eight arms, three hearts, blue blood, and no backbone? Octopuses and squid do! From the tiny Japanese pygmy squid to the huge blanket octopus, these fascinating creatures have weird and wonderful adaptations that help them survive in their ocean home. Learn what makes these many-armed animals so unusual through exciting text, captivating photos, and highly repeatable fun facts. A back matter element features a scientist studying these unusual creatures. Are you ready for underwater oddities?

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