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Language
English
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Description
Kraken is the traditional name for gigantic sea monsters, and this book introduces one of the most charismatic, enigmatic, and curious inhabitants of the sea: the squid. The pages take the reader on a wild narrative ride through the world of squid science and adventure, along the way addressing some riddles about what intelligence is, and what monsters lie in the deep. In addition to squid, both giant and otherwise, Kraken examines other equally enthralling...
4) Tentacles
Author
Series
Cryptid hunters series volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 11
Lexile measure
740L
Language
English
Formats
Description
After the mysterious disappearance of their parents, Marty and Grace go to live with their scientist uncle and accompany him on, what soon becomes, an increasingly dangerous expedition to New Zealand to track a giant squid.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Squid knows all about being president. It means living in a big house, being famous, doing all the talking -- oh, and having a tie is crucial. He's all set! In the next election, make a more informed choice. Vote for President Squid!
6) The deep
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 11
Language
English
Formats
Description
Sapphire lives in two worlds. On land she walks the rocky shores of the Cornwall coast-but under the sea she can swim like a seal by the side of her Mer friend Faro. Now both of Sapphy's worlds are threatened. In the profound depths of the ocean, where the Mer cannot go, a monster called the Kraken is stirring. He has the power to sweep Ingo away and shake the land from its foundation. Because of her mixed blood, Sapphire can enter the Deep. With...
Author
Series
Publisher
Walker
Pub. Date
2003.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
920L
Physical Desc
35 pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 27 cm
Language
English
Description
Describes the inner and outer workings of giant squids, enormous deep-sea creatures that have never been seen alive, discussing their diet, anatomy, and reproduction.
8) Giant squid
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged), 2 folded leaves : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Language
English
Description
"A nonfiction picture book exploring the mysterious life of the elusive giant squid"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
700L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines killer whales and great white sharks, comparing such aspects as their sizes, brain structure, and abilities.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 x 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"Describes the science of the giant squid and the challenges in finding and learning about this cephalopod"--
11) Giant squid
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Most wildlife documentaries focus on animal behavior, but Inside Nature's Giants goes inside the largest animals on the planet to explore their anatomy, reveal their intricate inner workings and uncover their evolutionary secrets. In this episode, veterinary scientist Mark Evans and comparative anatomist Joy Reidenberg fly to New Zealand to join a team of experts dissecting a rare specimen of giant squid and a bizarre octopus that inhabits the ocean's...
13) Giant squid
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
32 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Want to see a creature that's about as long as a school bus? Find out all we know about the secretive and mysterious giant squid."--
Author
Publisher
Del Rey/Ballantine Books
Pub. Date
[2010]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
509 pages ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
Being chased by cults, a maniac, and the sorcerers of the Fundamentalist and Sect-Related Crime Unit, cephalopod specialist Billy Harrow inadvertently learns that he holds the key to finding a missing squid--a squid that just happens to be an embryonic god whose powers, properly harnessed, can destroy all that is, was, and ever shall be.
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2003]
Edition
First American edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
590L
Physical Desc
44 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes some of the exaggerated stories that have been told about giant squids and also what scientists have learned about their real phyiscal characteristics and behavior.
16) Cucumber quest
Author
Series
Cucumber quest volume 3
Publisher
First Second Books
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
GN 320L
Language
English
Description
"The quest to save Dreamside continues! After a surprise attack at sea, Cucumber finds himself in the Ripple Kingdom, home to white sand, blue waves ... oh yeah, and the giant, terrible squid monster holding Almond and Sir Carrot captive. Can our so-called "legendary hero" rescue his companions from the nefarious Splashmaster? Nah, probably not. Good thing Princess Nautilus is here! With her wit, charm, and positive attitude, there's no way they can...
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
158 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Ten fierce animals battle it out in this exciting bind-up featuring five books in this action-packed animal series! Which dangerous animals would win in a fight? Find out in this awesome bind-up of five books in the popular Who Would Win? series. The collection features a range of mammals, sea creatures, reptiles, and birds to satisfy all kinds of animal fans, including Falcon vs. Hawk, Hyena vs. Honey Badger, Komodo Dragon vs. King Cobra, Tarantula...
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