cephalopods

"Meet cuttlefish that can camouflage themselves, octopuses that outsmart their predators, and squid that patrol the deep in this cool fact-filled reader. Learn everything you've ever wanted to know about cephalopods, from inking, to hunting, to coconut carrying. Squish along with squid, camouflage with cuttlefish, and marvel at magnificent octopuses. Packed with weird-but-true facts and tons of cool animal info, this Level 3 Reader explores the incredible world of cephalopods"--From the publisher's web site.

"Weird-but-true facts and . . . animal info, this [book] explores the . . . world of cephalopods"--Publisher.

Describes the characteristics and habits of the octopus, squid, argonaut, and other cephalopods, that class of mollusks having a mantle, tentacles, and the ability to change color.

Discusses three members of the large group of invertebrate animals known as mollusks.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of cephalopods.

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.

Defines cephalopods, such as blue-ringed octopuses and giant squids, and describes their physical characteristics, life cycles, habitats, senses, food, and means of self-defense.

Introduces the defense mechanisms, reproduction, and other characteristics of such cephalopods as the octopus, squid, nautilus, and cuttlefish.