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Summary: Looks at the work of renowned octopus scientist Jennifer Mather and a team of researchers on the island of Moorea, near Tahiti in the South Pacific, where they work to learn more about octopuses and their behavior.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2015
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Summary: "Lyrical text and gorgeous illustrations plunge readers into an undersea exploration of the mysterious, accomplished octopus and its astonishing abilities"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Peachtree Publishing Company Inc. 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 594 SLAMurray, Julie
Summary: This title gives readers a better look at camouflaging octopuses. Readers will learn about where they can find octopuses, what they look like, and how they use camouflage to survive.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO 2022
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Place a hold to request this item.Herriges, Ann.
Summary: "Simple text and supportive images introduce beginning readers to Octopuses. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Bellwether Media 2007
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Summary: "Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to octopuses through simple, predictable text and related photos"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Bellwether Media, Inc. 2021
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1 available in Beginning Readers - New Reader (Green), Call number: JBR GREEN ZOBLaughlin, Kara L.
Summary: Looks at the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of octopuses.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 594 LAUClarke, Ginjer L.
Summary: "Did you know that octopuses have been around since before dinosaurs existed? Or that each arm on an octopus has two rows of suckers used to taste and feel? With eight arms, big brains, and sometimes weighing hundreds of pounds, octopuses are one of the most recognizable animals in the ocean!"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Young Readers 2024
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE CLAJackson, Ellen
Summary: "A fascinating counting journey through the amazing and mysterious world of octopuses"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Beach Lane Books 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE JACJaycox, Jaclyn
Summary: "Octopuses have eight tentacles lined with suction cups. Their skin can change color, and they shoot black ink at their enemies. Find out more facts about these amazing sea creatures"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Pebble 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 594 JAYHansen, Grace
Summary: Everyone knows that an octopus has eight legs with tons of tentacles. But what are all those arms and tentacles used for? Learn this and more alongside beautiful, full-bleed color photographs. Complete with glossary, index, and table of contents.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Kids 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 594.56 HANRiggs, Kate
Summary: "A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of octopuses, the eight-armed ocean creatures. Also included is a history of the belief that octopuses were sea monsters"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Education, Creative Paperbacks 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 594 RIGDavey, Owen
Summary: Presents a look at octopuses, describing their physical characteristics, habitats, behavior, and the current efforts by scientists to protect them from pollution and climate change.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Flying Eye Books 2020
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Summary: Introduces the octopus and squid, their habits, physical appearance, and predators and prey.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Rourke Press 1998
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Summary: "This adorable board book encourages toddlers to mimic the actions of animals both familiar and exotic. Little ones are encouraged to sway like an octopus, kick like a donkey, hop like a kangaroo, and much more. These simple, engaging prompts help children focus on the movement of their own bodies, helping to relieve stress and develop a mind-body connection." --
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Gibbs Smith 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: BRDHirschi, Ron.
Summary: Describes the physical characteristics, diet, natural habitat, and life cycle of octopuses.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Carolrhoda Books 2000
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Summary: An introduction to one of the curiosities of the sea--the multi-tentacled, highly intelligent octopus.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: HarperTrophy 1990
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 594.56 LAUDe la Bedoyere, Camilla
Summary: Provides an introduction into the life of an octopus.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: QEB Publishing 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 594 DelMontgomery, Sy
Summary: "The story of how in April 2016, Inky the octopus escaped from the New Zealand aquarium and became an international sensation."--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers 2018
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Summary: "Una historia real sobre un científico contemporáneo que salvó la capa de ozono y el planeta, evitando un desastre en el medioambiente. Mario Molina es un científico mexicoamericano y un héroe de nuestros días que ayudó a resolver la crisis de la capa de ozono de la década de 1980. Se crió en la Ciudad de México y desde niño sintió curiosidad por los mundos ocultos que estudiaba a través de un...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge 2019
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: J SPANISH 921 MOLRodríguez, Patty
Summary: "Inspired by one of the oldest traditional games of chance, this book will introduce your little one to their first English and Spanish words"--Page 4 of cover.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Little Libros 2014
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1 available in Foreign Language, Call number: JE ROD Board BookBrown, Monica
Summary: A powerful and accesible bilingual picture book that highlights "the power and impact of ordinary but dedicated citizens." Every day, thousands of farmworkers harvested the food that ended up on kitchen tables all over the country. But at the end of the day, when the workers sat down to eat, there were only beans on their own tables. Then Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez teamed up. Together they...
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2021
Copies Available at East Bay
1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J READ-ALONG BROCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J READ-ALONG BROLevy, Janice.
Summary: Simple text and color illustrations present the historical background and contemporary celebration of the Cinco de Mayo holiday.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Albert Whitman 2007
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Summary: Alfredo y su papá deben cruzar la frontera en un viaje difícil de México a los Estados Unidos. ¿Encontrarán el nuevo hogar que están buscando en el otro lado? Basándose en hechos reales, esta historia cobra vida gracias a la ilustradora Mexicana Claudia Navarro, y está repleta de notas al final del texto para iniciar conversaciones sobre inmigración.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Barefoot Books 2018
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: J SPANISH 325 MILReynoso, Naibe
Summary: Brief biographies in rhyme of 11 notable Latinos.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Con Todo Press 2020
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 REYCall number: J SPANISH 920 REY