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  • Many Things Under a Rock Young Readers Edition

    The Mysteries of Octopuses

    by David Scheel ...
    Illustrated by Laurel "Yoyo" Scheel ...
    This compelling middle grade adaptation dives deep into the mysteries and misunderstandings of one of our planet’s most enigmatic animals.Among all the ocean’s creatures, few are more captivating—or more elusive—than the octopus. Marine biologist David Scheel investigates these strange beings to try and answer long-held questions: How can we learn more about an animal whose perfect camouflage and ... Read more

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  • Audiobook

    Many Things Under a Rock

    The Mysteries of Octopuses

    by David Scheel ...
    Narrated by David Stifel ...

    Unabridged

    8 hours 47 min

    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 ... Read more

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