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Dixon, Norma

In Deep with the Octopus

40 pp. | Fitzhenry | October, 2013 | Trade ISBN 978-1-55455-270-2 $19.95
(4) 4-6 Moving from octopus legends to factual information on anatomy, physiology, behavior, etc., Dixon concludes her book with an appeal for respect and protection for this shy cephalopod. On text-heavy pages, accessible language explains subtopics including mating habits, lifespans, and why octopus blood is blue. Two craft projects, perhaps young for the audience (e.g., a "Sock-topus"), are appended. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

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