The Incredible Octopus

“Fantastic! A great introduction to some of the weirdest and most wonderful animals in the sea.”–Sy Montgomery“Packed with accurate facts, up-to-date research, and vivid illustrations, this ocean book is an immersive experience!”–Danna Staaf, marine biologist and author of The Lady and the Octopus“This bright and visually-stunning book is chock full of myth-busting facts, stories of real-life scientists, and project prompts to rev readers’ minds. It’s perfect for libraries, elementary-school classrooms, and kids’ book collections. We can’t wait to use it with our own programs!”–Rosie Riveters, a nonprofit organization inspiring girls in STEM“Who can shapeshift, shoot ink, squeeze into tight spaces, solve puzzles, and disappear without a trace? Meet the ocean’s true superhero, the seriously smart, squishy, humble but magnificent octopus!”–Kathleen Yale, author of Howl Like a Wolf and Guess My Animal

Erin Spencer is the author of The Incredible Octopus? and The World of Coral Reefs. She is a marine ecologist and National Geographic Explorer whose articles, photos, and videos of marine life have been featured in National Geographic, PBS, CBS Sunday Morning, and in publications of Ocean Conservancy. She is an avid public speaker and has presented to National Geographic, the World Bank, MCON, and TEDx, as well as many school groups. Originally from Maryland, she now lives in South Florida where she studies great hammerhead sharks and their prey for her PhD.