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Octopuses: A Ladybird Expert Book Dr Helen Scales

Octopuses: A Ladybird Expert Book By Dr Helen Scales

Octopuses: A Ladybird Expert Book by Dr Helen Scales


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Octopuses: A Ladybird Expert Book by Dr Helen Scales

Part of the ALL-NEW LADYBIRD EXPERT SERIES

- Why is it octopuses, and not octopi or octopodes?
- How did octopuses evolve to be so clever?
- How can octopuses see and speak with their skin?

EXAMINE these crafty hunters of the seabed - shape-shifting, skin-signalling and using complex tools - their remarkable abilities are still being uncovered.

BENDY BODIES, BIG BRAINS

Written by celebrated marine biologist and documentarian Helen Scales, Octopuses is an enthralling introduction to these utterly unique creatures, the myths and fiction they have inspired, and what they can tell us about the roots of intelligence.

Octopuses: A Ladybird Expert Book Reviews

The artwork is gloriously retro, echoing the original Ladybird house style but containing completely up to date information. * Shiny New Books *

About Dr Helen Scales

Dr Helen Scales is a marine biologist, writer and broadcaster. When she's not on or beneath the waves, she writes and talks about the connections between people, science and the living world. Among her BBC radio documentaries she's explored the dream of living underwater and searched for the perfect wave. She teaches at Cambridge University and advises the charity Sea Changers to help safeguard the UK's marine life. Her books include 11 Explorations into Life on Earth about the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, and the Guardian bestseller and BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week Spirals in Time.

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GOR010562413
9780718189099
0718189094
Octopuses: A Ladybird Expert Book by Dr Helen Scales
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Penguin Books Ltd
2019-03-21
56
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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