{"product_id":"secrets-of-the-octopus-hardcover","title":"Secrets of the Octopus - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSy Montgomery\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eWarren K. Carlyle\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRemarkable new discoveries affirm the octopus as one of nature's most intelligent and complex animals. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis new book--written by the beloved author of the international bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Soul of an Octopus, \u003c\/i\u003ealong with Warren Carlyle, founder of Octonation, and enhanced with vivid National Geographic photography--brings us closer than ever to these elusive creatures. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe companion to the highly-anticipated National Geographic television special--narrated by Paul Rudd and airing for Earth Day--this beautifully illustrated book explores the alluring underwater world of the octopus--a creature that resembles an alien lifeform, but whose behavior has earned it a reputation as one of the most intelligent animals on the planet. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis magical journey into the world of the octopus will reveal how the large and capable brain of these creatures occupies their whole body-not just their heads--and they can actually adjust their genetic makeup to respond to the demands of the environment. It will allow readers to watch them change shape and color in order to camouflage themselves more effectively than any other species. And it will divulge how octopus mothers give their all in order to bring forth a new generation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith this offering, acclaimed author Sy Montgomery--known, thanks to her bestselling book, as the \"octopus whisperer\"--returns to the species she knows and loves, offering current and compassionate stories about the scientists on the front lines of octopus research and conservation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor all animal lovers--and especially those drawn to this magical marine being--this will be a book to relish, for both its fascinating imagery and its charming storytelling.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author of 31 books for adults and children, topped by the best-selling \u003ci\u003eSoul of an Octopus\u003c\/i\u003e, Sy Montgomery specializes in animals and conservation. Her titles have earned numerous awards and accolades; \u003ci\u003eSoul of an Octopus\u003c\/i\u003e was a National Book Award finalist. She holds three honorary doctorates and is often featured in TV and podcast interviews. Her most recent book is \u003ci\u003eTravels in Turtle Time\u003c\/i\u003e. Now she returns to her special love: the octopus. Montgomery lives in Hancock, New Hampshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.76 x 9.22 x 6.39 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 19, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51748766646560,"sku":"9781426223723","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/baea92fb76c8da0fc7d001749b44a617.webp?v=1779915578","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/secrets-of-the-octopus-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}